How it works: Make your way through 13 engaging science units when you use Evan-Moor's Science Lessons and Investigations for fourth grade. Students will love the hands-on approach they get from its 5E model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend. With materials like an answer key for vocabulary and comprehension activities, it's easy to help students apply their understanding in a classroom or homeschool setting. Core subject areas and topics include: Life Science Plant Life Structures Animal Life Structures Human Life Structures Earth Science Erosion and Weathering Patterns in Earth's Crust Natural Disasters Human Impact on Land Physical Science Waves as Patterns of Motion The Nature of Energy Light Energy Sound Energy Heat Energy Electrical Energy Features and benefits: This print teaching resource gives you everything you need, including: Concept engagement activity that sparks students' interest and engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion. (Engage) Exploration activity that helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation. (Explore) Reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary review to help students develop understanding. (Explain) Comprehension activities incorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned. (Evaluate) Writing prompts and hands-on activities* to help students apply and extend their understanding. (Extend) *Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities. Turn fourth-grade science class into a world of discovery when the teacher's edition of Science Lessons and Investigations from Evan-Moor.