Science — Grade 4

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Introducing biodiversity

In this Science NetLinks lesson, students use online resources to identify the basic components necessary for biodiversity and the critical and countless benefits of habitats, as well as the serious present and future threats to their ongoing existence. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Geographical dog show

Students learn the theories of how dogs were domesticated from wolves and the reasons why people subsequently bred dogs living in different places to do different tasks. They will focus on specific breeds of their choice and will conclude by designing a class-wide... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: National Geographic

Ferocious felines

In this Xpeditions lesson, students study the biota—or flora and fauna—of the Kalahari Desert, and the importance of the lion's role as predator within this ecosystem. This lesson engages students in small group collaboration, research using online... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Does the hammer help?

Students consider the significance of the hammerhead shark's “hammer.” They ompare the way hammerhead sharks and white sharks swim then click through an interactive shark diagram to learn about sharks' senses. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: National Geographic

Crane Cam: Conservation and community

In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine the intended and unintended consequences of human environmental intervention. They study crane activity in the Platte River Valley and research the effects of human intervention on bird populations. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Science)

Provided by: National Geographic

Classification of living organisms

Students use internet resources to understand that a great variety of kinds of living things can be sorted into groups in many different ways. Students will realize that there are many ways to classify things and that classification schemes vary with purpose. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cicada invasion

In this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students consider how some animals, periodical cicadas, survive well in a particular environment due to the species' life cycle. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Bird beaks

In this Science NetLinks lesson, students explore the relationship between a bird's beak and its ability to find food and survive in a given environment. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Are sharks as dangerous as we think they are?

Students conduct research to address the question: “Are sharks as dangerous as we think they are?” They present their findings in oral presentations. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: National Geographic

Alligators and crocodiles

This lesson introduces students to the American alligator, the Nile crocodile, and SuperCroc. Students will learn about each species' geographical range, habitat, diet, and behaviors and design zoo habitats for the animals. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: National Geographic