Covers the scientific method, ecosystems and living things, insects, plants, simple machines, electricity and magnetism, light, the moon, water, oceans and tides, earth’s changes, earth resources including pollution, renewable and nonrenewable energy, recycling, and more, and the respiratory and circulatory system. The earth’s calendar, Geological Time Scale and Relative Age Dating are mentioned without specific time periods referenced.
Discover! Science 4th Grade Kit
Description
The instructor guide takes the guesswork out of lesson planning by providing helpful suggestions and answer keys for all activities and assessments.
Student worktexts include activities, instruction, and extensions to appeal to all learning styles. In student worktext A, students engage in daily lessons about ecosystems, insects, plants, electricity and magnetism, and light. The student worktext B lessons focus on the moon, oceans and tides, the earth's changes and resources, and the respiratory and circulatory systems.
The assessment book allows students to grow as independent learners. This book provides chapter assessments, covering 5-10 lessons worth of material and rubrics that guide students through the assessments.
This package includes Discover! Science Grade 4 Student Worktext A, Student Worktext B, the Instructor Guide, and the Assessment Booklet.
Discover! Science is an engaging, multi-sensory science curriculum that integrates neuroscience-based learning strategies with hands-on activities, real-life connections, and critical thinking exercises. It teaches the three branches of science (Life, Earth & Space, Physical) while applying the scientific method in increasing depth through the grades.
The program transitions from interactive, teacher-supported lessons in elementary grades to more student-directed learning in middle school.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Engaging lessons with visual/textual instruction, hands-on activities, and real-life applications
- Critical thinking and enrichment activities to deepen understanding
- Two assessment options per chapter: traditional short answer/multiple choice or project-based performance tasks
- Spiral review that connects prior knowledge to new concepts
- Middle school offers two paths: General Science 1 & 2 or immersive one-year courses in Earth & Space, Life, or Physical Science
Program Components:
- Student Worktexts (A & B): Consumable, full-color books with lessons, practice, and activities. One worktext per semester
- Instructor Guide: Lesson plans, objectives, extension activities, support for different learning styles, and all answers
- Assessment Book: Chapter assessments with both traditional and project-based options, plus grading rubrics
- Lab Manual (Grades 6–8): Student instructions, material lists, safety notes, and lab recording space
Important Notes:
- Most elementary activities use common household items. Middle school requires additional lab supplies.
- Lessons typically take 2–3 days each, for approximately 150 lessons per year.
Discover! Science stands out for its engaging, research-based approach that meets the needs of diverse learners while making science meaningful and fun. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a comprehensive, hands-on science curriculum from elementary through middle school.
Browse all Discover! Science levels and sets below!
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 4 |
| Brand: | Discover! |
