4th Grade Science Syllabus
1st 6 weeks-Properties of Matter
1. Lab Safety, Process Slills
2. Describing Matter
3. Observing States of Matter
4. Causing Changes in Matter
2nd 6 Weeks-Magnetism and electricity
1. Magnetism
2. Electrical Energy
3. Electricity at work
3rd 6 Weeks-Classifying Living Things
1. All Kinds of Living Things
2. The Survival of Living Things
4th 6 Weeks-Earths Land
1. The Shape of the Land
2. The Importance of Natural Resources
3. The Problem with Trash
5th 6 Weeks-Weather and Climate
1. The Air around Us
2. Observing Weather
3. Weather Patterns
4. Seasons and Climate
6th Six Weeks
Science Fair
Homework: homework will vary depending on the topic of study. Generally as
a rule of thumb students can expect Science homework on average about twice
per week. (2 assignments) Homework will also be posted on my web site.
Homework and labs are due on the given date. Due dates will be posted in the classroom and on
my web site. Late work will be penalized according to the Star Charter handbook and on the
following scale:
1st day late: minus 20 points
2nd day late: minus additional 30 points (50 points total)
3rd day late: a zero will be given however the assignment must still be completed
Vocabulary: Many weeks students will receive a list of
vocabulary words. We will discuss the definitions. The words will be
directly related to the unit of study for the week. A quiz on the words and
their definitions will be given.
Labs: Labs include all hands on activities we do in class. My goal is to
conduct at least 2 or more labs per week depending on the topic of study.
Each lab will have a corresponding written lab report. I will give the
students a due date for each written report. In most cases the due dates
will be 2 days after completion of the in class lab. Some labs will take
more than one day to conduct. In class labs will be a major portion of the
students grade each 6 weeks. All questions are required to be answered in
complete sentences. Failure to do so will result on loss of credit.
Exams: Students will be given an exam at the end of each chapter. A review
sheet will be put together for each exam. Exams will cover class notes,
vocabulary and labs for each chapter. Notes cover any notes
taken in class including class discussion.
Missed work:
It is the students responsibility to ask for any missed work as well as
notes taken in class. Missed labs will not be made up unless otherwise
specified by the teacher. Tests will need to be made up within 3 days of
returning to school.