Grade 4 Nature of Science Activities and Resources

Linked to Grade 4 Arkansas Science Frameworks

(Nature of Science Frameworks should be taught primarily through Life, Physical and Earth Science content areas. Most of these lessons and resources are posted in the appropriate content strands, but additional inquiry resources are also posted here.)

Frameworks	Lesson/Activity	Web Resources	Questions MC = Multiple Choice OR = Open Response
NS.1.4.1 Communicate observations orally, in writing, and in graphic organizers: T-charts pictographs Venn diagrams bar graphs frequency tables line graphs	Activities Exchange - Texas Instruments	Create a Graph What's in a Graph? - AAAS	ACTAAP - Grade 5 Benchmark (Released Items) - April 2007 Candle Burn #4 (MC), #5 (OR) - NAEP
NS.1.4.2 Refine questions that guide scientific inquiry		Scientific Inquiry - BBC
NS.1.4.3 Conduct scientific investigations individually and in teams: lab activities field studies		Beacon Learning Center - Lessons Plastics - FREE Resources TOYS - Science Toys from Common Household Materials
NS.1.4.4 There is no framework for this number.
NS.1.4.5 Communicate the designs, procedures, and results of scientific investigations (e.g., age-appropriate graphs, charts, and writings)	One-half Centimeter Grid - UA - AIMS	Inspiration & Kidspiration What's in a Graph? - AAAS
NS.1.4.6 Estimate and measure length, mass, temperature, capacity/volume, and elapsed time using International System of Units (SI)	Measuring Shadows - AAAS
NS.1.4.7 Collect and interpret measurable empirical evidence in teams and as individuals	Snow Goggles - AAAS	Nature of Science - BBC
NS.1.4.8 Develop a hypothesis based on prior knowledge and observations
NS.1.4.9 Identify variables that affect investigations
NS.1.4.10 Identify patterns and trends in data		Data Analysis (USGS Free Data Sets) Natural Resources Data (USDA)
NS.1.4.11 Generate conclusions based on evidence
NS.1.4.12 Evaluate the quality and feasibility of an idea or project
NS.1.4.13 Use simple equipment, age appropriate tools, technology, and mathematics in scientific investigations (e.g., balances, hand lenses, microscopes, rulers, thermometers, calculators, computers)		Elementary Science - Internet 4 Classrooms
NS.1.4.14 Apply lab safety rules as they relate to specific science lab activities (see Arkansas Lab Safety Guide)		ELEMENTARY SCIENCE SAFETY