4th Grade Physical Science Websites

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4th Grade Physical Science Websites

Websites for 4th Grade Physical Science
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These websites support the NGSS standards at this grade level and are labeled by the type of website that it is (Student or Teacher Background, Student Online Activities, Teacher Activities, Student or Teacher Videos).

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Resource Link Abstract Website Types
Bird SongsClick on the pictures of the birds to hear Songs and calls of some New York State birds. Some of the birds (and their families) are also in California. Also has links to other bird song sites.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Background
Chocolate and Ice Cream Across the CurriculumThis is a curriculum about the history and science of ice cream and chocolateTeacher Activities;Teacher Background
Ducks in the FlowLearn some cool new things about surface ocean currents, the Great Lakes, and ocean research. This module, intended for grades 3-5, includes a storybook and three classroom activities. In the storybook, the three kids work collaboratively to explore and investigate surface currents found in the ocean and the Great Lakes while learning about the journey of a seafaring plastic duck. Three hands-on activities for the classroom further explore the science content and provide instruction in basic science process skills. These materials are aligned with the National Science Education Standards.Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
EduRef Science Lesson PlansScience lessons at every grade level and topicTeacher Activities
HowToSmile.orgSMILE is a collection of educational materials on the web – all designed especially for those who teach school-aged kids in non-classroom settings. SMILE is a group of science museums dedicated to bringing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) out of the academic cloister and into the wider world. All organizations are resource hubs for educational programs that involve people of all ages and backgrounds.Teacher Activities;Teacher Background;Teacher Videos
Illuminating PhotosynthesisExplanation and animated puzzles and games about photosynthesis at the most basic level.Student Background;Student Online Activities
Lab4PhysicsLab4Physics is a mobile APP especially created for Physics teachers and students that allows them to use smartphones and tablets as lab instruments. This tool will help students experiment and develop new skills. Speedometer, Accelerometer, Sound. FREETeacher Activities;App
Mapping Ocean CurrentsStudents apply information about the Ocean Conveyor Belt to predict the movement of a spill of rubber ducks in the ocean.Student Online Activities
MinutePhyscisThis YouTube Channel has a great assortment of short videos showing all things physical. Fun and EduationalStudent Videos;Teacher Videos;Teacher Blogs
MinutePhyscis: Magnets: How do they work?6:25 minutes long. Why do magnets work. Some of it higher than elementary level, but still engaging and give great background info for the kids who are ready for more.Student Background;Student Videos;Teacher Background;Teacher Videos
MinutePhyscis: The Tides1:58 minutes long. Why do we have tides?Student Videos;Teacher Videos;Teacher Blogs
Optics for KidsQuestions and answers from kids and light and opticsStudent Background;Teacher Background
Paso Partners Bilingual InstructionThe resource is designed to help elementary school teachers organize their classrooms and instructional activities in order to increase achievement of Hispanic primary-grade children whose first language is not English. The guides offer a curriculum plan, instructional strategies and activities, suggested teacher and student materials, and assessment procedures. Bilingual lessons on Five Senses, Spiders, Dinosaurs, Plants & Seeds, Human Body, Health, Oceans, Weather, Matter, Sun & Stars, Sound, Simple Machines.Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
PBS Design SquadThis website has activities for kids to do. Design Challenges, videos and more.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Student Videos;Teacher Activities
PBS Design Squad NationThe goal of Design Squad is to give students a stronger understanding of the design process, and the connection between engineering and the things we all use in everyday life. The results of engineering are all around us: from cars to cameras and everything in between. Design Squad Nation equips kids with science and math skills, inspires them, and lays the foundation they need to participate in engineering activities later in life. Use these Design Squad Nation resources to explore the world of science and engineering.Teacher Activities;Teacher Background;Teacher Videos
PhET simulations: Interactive Simulations for Science and MathThis site has lots of different simulations for many different science and math topicsStudent Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
Physical Sciences K-8: Wave Energy UnitsExamples of all types of waves are found in nature. Our understanding of the physical world is not complete until we understand the properties and behaviors of waves. Mechanical waves require a material "medium" through which to travel, electromagnetic waves do not.Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
Pizza Box Solar OvenInstructions on how to make a pizza box solar oven.Student Background;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
Project NEEDThe National Energy Education Department (NEED) provides curriculum guides and activities online and helpful energy saving information. Look for the curriculum guide for teaching Greek Mythology and the Forms of Energy and an energy songbook. Kids information on energy and links to other energy websites.Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
Science ToysMake toys with common household materials including electromagnets, motors, radios, rockets, kaleidoscopes, and more.Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
SMILE Program Physics Lesson PlansThis webpage has over 200 physics lesson plans. All are single concept lesson plansTeacher Activities;Teacher Background
Solar CookingAnything and everything you could ever want to know about solar cooking. :Lots of different kinds of plans. Try to few to see which works best.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
Solar Energy InternationalThis site provides nice information and a background to solar energy. Many links to other sites that specialize in different aspects of energy production or use.Student Background;Teacher Background
Star FallPlayers learn that they can determine a star's relative temperature by its color. Students will collect groups of stars to earn points and develop problem-solving skills, as they determine how to gain the most points.Student Online Activities
Sun SafetyTo help educators raise sun safety awareness, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed the SunWise School Program for grades K-8. SunWise Partner Schools sponsor classroom and school-wide activities that raise children's awareness of stratospheric ozone depletion, UV radiation, and simple sun safety practices. When you sign up to be a Sunwise school, you can share data online with other individuals. Your kit will include lessons, a UV-sensitive Frisbee, and the On the Trail of the Missing Ozone comic book. Registered SunWise Partner Schools can enter daily UV forecast and intensity data, map and graph data online!Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
The Catapult ProjectJoin 7th grade integrated science and math teacher Zara Acosta as she leads her students through a 6-week catapult design project. Students learn about the laws of motion and forces, probability, and engineering design, and then apply these principles to design their own catapult. Multiple firings of the catapult the project give students practice with data analysis, with the goal of improving the catapult's accuracy.Teacher Activities;Teacher Background;Teacher Videos
The Infrared ZooInfrared light shows us the heat radiated by the world around us. By viewing animals with a thermal infrared camera, we can actually "see" the differences between warm and cold-blooded animals. Infrared also allows us to study how well feathers, fur and blubber insulate animals. As you tour this "Infrared Zoo", see what new information you can gather about the animals here that you would not get from a visible light picture.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Background
The Science of MusicThis site features on-line exhibits, movies and answers many questions about what makes music.Student Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Background
Timelapse: Photosynthesis Seen From Spacen this time-lapse video based on data from the NASA MODIS satellite, you'll witness the influence of the sun on the seasonal abundance of plant matter produced on land and in our oceans. Some questions to consider as you watch: What is "carbon absorption" a measure of? How do plants respond to seasonal changes in sunlight? Which areas of our planet are most productive, and why?Student Videos;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background
WatchKnowLearn.orgThis website has free educational videos on all topics (including science) for all age levels. There is specifically a section for younger learners.Student Background;Student Videos;Teacher Background;Teacher Videos
Windows to the UniverseExtensive website of all areas of earth science. Lots of nice images. Games, worksheets and puzzles. Some real data on atmospheric science. You can use the free version with advertizements scrolling at top or sgn up for membership with no advertizementsStudent Background;Student Online Activities;Teacher Activities;Teacher Background

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