4th Grade Physics Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Can Sound Travel Through Things?
Through simple experimentation, students will learn how sound waves function and travel.SubjectsSciencePhysicsSound (Acoustics) -
WORKSHEETS
Renewable and Non-renewable Energy
Use this educational worksheet to teach children about non-renewable and renewable energy resources. In this activity,…Subjects:ScienceEcologyEarth Science -
LESSON PLANS
Observing Sound Waves
Students will conduct an experiment that will allow them to see sound waves in action.SubjectsSciencePhysicsSound (Acoustics) -
LESSON PLANS
Inertia in Motion
Through experimentation, students will learn about the first law of motion, including inertia, force, and friction.SubjectsSciencePhysicsNewton's Laws -
WORKSHEETS
My Compass and Magnet Observations
Students make observations and draw conclusions using compasses and magnets.Subjects:SciencePhysicsMagnetism -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
KWL Chart - Sound, Heat, and Light
Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…Subjects:SciencePhysicsSound (Acoustics) -
WORKSHEETS
Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz
Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' understanding of potential, radiant, and kinetic energy.…Subjects:SciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Newton's Laws Printable Book (3-6)
Browse this printable book of teacher resources that provides science activities using readily available materials.…Subjects:SciencePhysicsNewton's Laws -
WORKSHEETS
Light and Sound: Vocabulary
Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to light and sound.Subjects:Light and ColorVocabularySound (Acoustics) -
LESSON PLANS
How Do Different Surfaces Affect the Momentum of Marbles?
Help your pupils better understand momentum with this hands-on activity. Pupils are challenged to use various equations…SubjectsSciencePhysicsMotion and Momentum -
WORKSHEETS
Roller Coasters
Build a miniature roller coaster in order to observe the effects of gravity and momentum.Subjects:PhysicsScienceEngineering -
LESSON PLANS
The Tablecloth Trick and Inertia
Students will learn about inertia and by performing the tablecloth trick.SubjectsSciencePhysicsInertia -
WORKSHEETS
Laws of Motion
Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' understanding of Newton's three laws of motion. By observing…Subjects:SciencePhysicsNewton's Laws -
WORKSHEETS
Electricity and Magnetism: Vocabulary
Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to electricity and magnetism.Subjects:Electricity and Magnetism (Electromagnetism)VocabularyPhysics -
WORKSHEETS
Explore Activity: Exploring Electric Charge
Students use a balloon and wool cloth to create an electric charge. Materials list, advance preparation instructions,…Subjects:SciencePhysicsElectricity -
WORKSHEETS
Investigate Activity: Comparing Series and Parallel Circuits
Students use a battery holder, a D-cell battery, a mini light socket, and a miniature lamp to build series and parallel…Subjects:SciencePhysicsElectricity -
WORKSHEETS
Electromagnetic Fields
The two sheets in this activity have a reference article, data chart, and questions to enhance theSubjects:ScienceElectricity and Magnetism (Electromagnetism)Physics -
ACTIVITIES
Newton's Games: Balloon Car Activity
This worksheet supplements the FutureFit Project Newton's Games. It should be used in conjunction with the activities…Subjects:ScienceForce and MotionPhysics -
WORKSHEETS
Science Skill: Predicting Gravity
Students make predictions about the rate at which a book and a feather will fall to the ground, then conduct an…Subjects:SciencePhysicsGravity -
LESSON PLANS
Learning about Levers
Students will make a lever to lift stones, and will learn the science behind levers.SubjectsSciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
FUTUREFIT PROJECTS
Newton's Games: Game Rules and Description
This worksheet supplements the FutureFit Project Newton's Games. It should be used in conjunction with the activities…Subjects:ScienceForce and MotionPhysics -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Newton's Games Overview Slides and Notes
This resource is designed to be used with the Newton's Games FutureFit Project. It includes overview information for…Subjects:ScienceForce and MotionPhysics -
WORKSHEETS
Rubber Band Blast Part II
In this exercise, children continue to explore the range of rubber bands, and record and plot the data they collect.…Subjects:PhysicsScience -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
KWL Chart - Matter
Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…Subjects:SciencePhysicsEnergy and Matter
