4th Grade Physics Activities

Sydney & Simon: Full STEAM Ahead DIY Water Pump Instructions

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Science

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Explore Activity: Exploring Colors in Light

Students shine light through a prism and observe the light on white paper. Materials list, advance preparation…

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Science

Physics

Light and Optics

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My Compass and Magnet Observations

Students make observations and draw conclusions using compasses and magnets.

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Science

Physics

Magnetism

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Whirlybirds

Build and modify flying paper vehicles in order to observe the effects of gravity, air resistance, and slipstreaming.

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Science

Physics

Aerodynamics

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Roller Coasters

Build a miniature roller coaster in order to observe the effects of gravity and momentum.

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Physics

Science

Engineering

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Investigate Activity: Observing Light Through Different Materials

Students investigate how different materials transmit light, and record their observations. Materials list, advance…

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Science

Physics

Light and Optics

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz

Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' understanding of potential, radiant, and kinetic energy.…

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Chutes Away

By making different types of parachutes, students will learn about the effects of air resistance on falling objects.

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Rubber Band Blast Part I

Children explore the range of a rubber band. This worksheet includes several FutureFit Extension Activities that…

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Physics

Science

Mathematics

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Seat-Belt Safety Part II

Students continue to demonstrate the importance of seat-belts and air bags in cars.

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Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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Finding Frequency

Students will discover the frequency at which a pendulum moves.

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Speedy Spool Part I

Explore the differences between potential and kinetic energy.

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Science

Physics

Energy and Matter

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Speedy Spool Part II

Continue to explore the differences between potential and kinetic energy.

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Science

Physics

Energy and Matter

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Skateboard Slosh Part I

Students look at centripetal force in a series of experiments.

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Physics

Science

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Skateboard Slosh Part II

Students continue to look at centripetal force in a series of experiments.

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Physics

Science

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Explore Activity: Exploring Matter

Students examine different liquids and solids, and make inferences about the mass of different liquids. Materials list,…

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Science

Physics

Energy and Matter

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Investigate Activity: Describing and Measuring Matter

Students observe and describe the shape, color, hardness, and other properties of three objects. They then measure the…

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Science

Physics

Mass and Weight

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Investigate Activity: Changing Forms of Energy

Students make a device that shows changes in potential and kinetic energy. Materials list, advance preparation…

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Experiment Activity: Experimenting with Pulleys

Students predict and then measure the effort needed to lift a bottle with pulleys. Materials list, advance preparation…

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Force and Motion

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Explore Activity: Exploring Electric Charge

Students use a balloon and wool cloth to create an electric charge. Materials list, advance preparation instructions,…

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Science

Physics

Electricity

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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…

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Science

Physics

Electricity

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Investigate Activity: Making an Electromagnet

Students make an electromagnet with a battery holder, a D-cell alkaline battery, a bolt, a compass, and an insulted…

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Electricity and Magnetism (Electromagnetism)

Physics

Science

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Experiment Activity: Experimenting with Electromagnets

Students complete an experiment to determine how the number of coils in an electromagnet affect its strength. Materials…

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Electricity and Magnetism (Electromagnetism)

Physics

Science

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Investigate Activity: Classifying Sounds

Students compare the pitch and volume of sounds produced by different objects. Materials list, advance preparation…

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Sound (Acoustics)

Physics

Science

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