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Preview of Boat Building STEM Activity

Boat Building STEM Activity

Created by
Miss 5th
This activity will lead your students through the process of building a boat! 1) Brainstorm and sketch a design 2) Calculate the cost of materials needed 3) Build your boat 4) Test your boat 5) Reflect *It's important to note that this comes in an editable PowerPoint, so you will be able to customize this activity to your needs. For example, if your class is learning about decimals in math, you could change the cost of materials to decimal numbers. Voila...cross-curricular connections! Don't w
Preview of USING DENSITY TO FIND THE IDENTITY OF SANTA’S GIFTS Christmas Activity

USING DENSITY TO FIND THE IDENTITY OF SANTA’S GIFTS Christmas Activity

Created by
Science by Sinai
No prep Christmas density activity where Santa has given 8 stockings to his jewelry making elves. Each stocking has an exact volume of metal in it but Santa has asked the elves NOT to open the stockings until Christmas Eve! The elves use density to figure out what metals are in the stockings without opening them! Included in this resource:Teacher NotesThe Elves Backstory and Student DirectionsSolving for Density WorksheetDensity of 9 metals Reference ChartMatching the Metals to the Elf Based on
Preview of bar graph pie graph graphing thermometer lab PowerPoint STEM 3 4 5 6 TX TEKS

bar graph pie graph graphing thermometer lab PowerPoint STEM 3 4 5 6 TX TEKS

Created by
Mister Science
This fun, hands-on, lab and graphing activity gets your students thinking deeply and putting their knowledge of graphing, gathering data, and following instructions to the test. Perfect for test prep! Great way to incorporate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts into a fun lesson. This lesson was created for elementary and middle school students and is great practice to help students reinforce the concepts of graphing, data gathering, creating bar graphs, creating pie graph
Preview of FINDING THE DENSITY OF MYSTERY UNKNOWN MINERALS Practice Activity Worksheets

FINDING THE DENSITY OF MYSTERY UNKNOWN MINERALS Practice Activity Worksheets

Created by
Science by Sinai
Review the definition of density, and going over the triangle, have the students calculate the density of each of the mystery unknown minerals. Each mineral has its mass in grams and it’s volume in cubic centimeters and the students must use the equation of density equals mass divided by volume. After they have completed the densities of each of the mystery minerals, students use them to determine which unknown mineral matches them. Once the chart is completed, they can then move on to the quest
Preview of Density of Solids & Liquids - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment...

Density of Solids & Liquids - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment...

Created by
jts23
This zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on the density of solids and liquids as part of a unit on the properties of matter. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: PowerPoint lesson presentation, includes additional teacher demonstration opportunity (27 slides) 1 skeleton outline notes sheet that follows with some of the presentation (possible differentiation) 1 homework assignments 1 lab experiment worksheet Presentations serve as lesson plans that g
Preview of Finding Volume Of REGULAR AND IRREGULAR OBJECTS Review Worksheets

Finding Volume Of REGULAR AND IRREGULAR OBJECTS Review Worksheets

Created by
Science by Sinai
Back to school measurement review activity finding the volume of regular and irregular objects using length x width x height and water displacement. Here are two worksheets for practice or assessment. Included in this resource:Volume of Boxes using Length x Width x HeightAnswersWord Problems for Solving for Volume Using Water DisplacementAnswersAre you looking for other science resources? NGSS aligned activities? Science classroom decor or clip art? Please check out the rest of my store at SCIE
Preview of How to find the volume of a solid using the liquid displacement method

How to find the volume of a solid using the liquid displacement method

Created by
Judy Zapinsky
This is a short, animated, PowerPoint slide show, demonstrating the method used to find the volume of an irregular solid (a swimmer doll) using liquid displacement. The original volume of water in the graduated cylinder is measured, the swimmer races over to the graduated cylinder and jumps into the water, the water level rises, and the new volume of the water is measured. The subtraction of the two numbers is shown, along with the results.Note - It is also part of my bundled packages of lesson
Preview of A Coding and Content Math Lab: Area and Perimeter

A Coding and Content Math Lab: Area and Perimeter

Created by
Sch00lStuff
This two-day lesson aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards for Grade 4 and combines both coding and content to reinforce the ideas of area, perimeter, linear measurement, and angle measurement. The lesson is written to be used with Wonder Workshop's Dash robot though a robot is not required to complete the math tasks. The tasks are scaffolded to build a student’s understanding of the mathematical concepts throughout the lesson’s progression. From how to use a ruler to u
Preview of Volume of Liquids - Lesson Presentations, Lab Experiment...

Volume of Liquids - Lesson Presentations, Lab Experiment...

Created by
jts23
This zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on finding the volume of liquids as part of a unit on the properties of matter. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation (10 slides) PowerPoint lesson presentation (8 slides) 1 skeleton outline notes sheet that follows with the presentations (possible differentiation) 1 lab experiment, with worksheet 1 homework assignment Presentations serve as lesson plans that guide the
Preview of STEM Roller Coaster Challenge!

STEM Roller Coaster Challenge!

Here's another fun STEM Challenge that your students will love! Try this STEM roller coaster challenge! Students will work through a series of challenges in order to build a marble track. You can choose to use challenges where they compete against other groups, or add additional materials for more of a challenge! They will be working on their problem solving and communications skills while learning, without even knowing it!Follow me on instagram! @lifewiththemiddles
Preview of Volume of Irregular Solids - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment...

Volume of Irregular Solids - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment...

Created by
jts23
This zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on finding the volume of irregular solids as part of a unit on the properties of matter. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: PowerPoint lesson presentation (8 slides) SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation (8 slides; same as PPT) 1 skeleton outline notes sheet that follows with some of the presentation (possible differentiation) 1 lab experiment, with worksheet 1 homework assignment Presentations serve as
Preview of 8 Science Fair Data Chart PowerPoint Lesson with Experiment, Directions & Rubric

8 Science Fair Data Chart PowerPoint Lesson with Experiment, Directions & Rubric

Use this PowerPoint to teach the 8th step of the Scientific Process. This lesson includes: Essential Question (Question of the Day), Vocabulary, Examples, Directions, Rubric, and an Experiment to practice making an appropriately labeled data chart. After the lesson and hands-on experiment, students will be guided in setting up their data chart for their own Science Fair / STEM Fair project. When students understand each step of the scientific process from hands-on experience, they can much more
Preview of Back to School Finding the MASS OF LIQUIDS Review Practice Worksheets

Back to School Finding the MASS OF LIQUIDS Review Practice Worksheets

Created by
Science by Sinai
Back to school measurement review activity finding the mass of liquids using word problems These 2 worksheets are great for reviewing or assessing upper elementary or middle school after you have done some mass of liquids labs in class. This is also a good back to school activity to test retention from last year! Included in this resource:2 page Worksheet with Finding Mass of Liquids Word ProblemsAnswersAre you looking for other science resources? NGSS aligned activities? Science classroom decor
Preview of Earth's Tilt: Angle of Light Experiment BUNDLE: PPT +Guide +Lab Report Template

Earth's Tilt: Angle of Light Experiment BUNDLE: PPT +Guide +Lab Report Template

Grab this bundle and get experimenting with your students! This experiment set can be taught remotely or in-person. It has everything you and your learners need for a full science experiment lesson! The Experiment PPT will walk you and your learners through a review of important Earth-related vocabulary, angles of light, measuring angles and estimating area. Then, it will guide you step-by-step through the entire Angle of Light experiment. The Guide Handout is the perfect instruction manual to
Preview of Density of Liquids - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment, Video, Skeleton Notes

Density of Liquids - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment, Video, Skeleton Notes

Created by
jts23
This zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on the density of liquids as part of a unit on the properties of matter. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation (10 slides) -PowerPoint version of same presentation (10 slides) 1 skeleton outline notes sheet that follows with the presentation (possible differentiation) 1 lab experiment description and worksheet 1 homework assignment Presentations serve as lesson plans t
Preview of Volume of Solids - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment, Skeleton Notes

Volume of Solids - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment, Skeleton Notes

Created by
jts23
This zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on finding the volume of regular solids as part of a unit on the properties of matter. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: PowerPoint lesson presentation (9 slides) SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation (9 slides; same as PPT) 1 skeleton outline notes sheet that follows with some of the presentation (possible differentiation) 1 lab experiment, with worksheet 2 homework assignments Presentations serve as
Preview of Halloween Measurement Activity I STEM I Metric Measurement

Halloween Measurement Activity I STEM I Metric Measurement

Need a fun science way to keep your students actively engaged during the Halloween season? This never fail activity will allow them to practice their measurement skills while enjoying the seasonal fun at the same time! The only materials you'll need are graduated cylinders, beakers, and/or measuring cups, food coloring, and water. Add flashlights and scary music for extra excitement! And be sure to check out my Measurement Google Forms Quizzes - great digital assessments for all your measureme
Preview of Oreo Investigation

Oreo Investigation

Created by
Andrea S.
Students conduct an experiment to find out whether or not Double Stuff Oreos are really "double the stuff". Includes recording sheet and instructions for students.
Preview of Snowstorm in a Jar Measuring Experiment

Snowstorm in a Jar Measuring Experiment

Editable packet for snowstorm in a jar. Visuals are throughout the packet. Page 1 is the ingredients list, then page 2 has the instructions. Finally, page three has three simple questions (visual answer options). This can be used in science setting or in math to discuss measuring.
Preview of Back to School: Measurement Lab

Back to School: Measurement Lab

During the first week, I like to review my students on how to measure using different tools that they will be using all year. This helps get the year started with them understanding what will be expected of them. This fully editable lab measures: Length Mass Volume Temperature Time It involves them getting up and moving around. I also include a part where they identify different pieces of lab equipment that are around there room, labeled with a letter on a sticky note. I have made it wh
Preview of Mystery Ingredients -Properties of Sugar Cookies

Mystery Ingredients -Properties of Sugar Cookies

Created by
Chelsie Raysor
Reviewing properties of matter and measurement, students must decode each ingredient necessary to make sugar cookie dough. Each of the 8 ingredients also has a measurement that will need converted before it can be completed. I used this in conjunction with solar ovens that my classes made, but it is meant for rolled out/cut out cookies in a conventional oven, at 375 degrees for 7-9 minutes. The directions are also dependent on the ingredients being correctly identified, so the answer key is atta
Preview of Earth's Tilt: Angle of Light Experiment Powerpoint

Earth's Tilt: Angle of Light Experiment Powerpoint

This animated and interactive Powerpoint offers a review of important Earth-related vocabulary, angles of light, measuring angles, and estimating area. Then, it guides learners step-by-step through an Angle of Light experiment. This Powerpoint can be used in person or remotely. When used with Earth's Tilt: Angle of Light Experiment Guide and Lab Report Template, learners are given all the tools they need to perform an experiment and write an awesome lab report! Check out the Earth's Tilt: Angle
Preview of Report writing for students

Report writing for students

Created by
Peter Rony
You can view the images and hear my narration at YouTube URL https://youtu.be/7HeXCH_rDMY Copyright (C) Peter Rony 2015 All rights reserved. I am a chemical engineering educator by profession. This PDF is an important STEM activity that is targeted for teachers starting at level 3 and continuing to level 12. It is not sufficient to have just a laboratory course. As much as possible, students should obtain quantitative “data” as a result of their experiments -- and not just qualitativ
Preview of STEM DAY SWING AWAY

STEM DAY SWING AWAY

Created by
GingerPress
This Stem project students will create a swing design to withstand a weighted object. Students use budgets and materials provided to create different prototypes. This slide show gives you all the information, materials and budgets for them to create. This lesson was created to reinforce the Fusion Science series of force and motion.
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Importance of learning math in 4th grade

Since math forms the basis for many other subjects — like science, engineering, and technology — it's of course essential that kids develop strong math skills from a young age as it makes them more likely to succeed in other courses in the future.

Benefits of learning 4th grade math

Learning math in 4th grade has many benefits. It helps students:

  • Develop problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical-thinking skills
  • Prepare for more complex mathematical concepts in higher grades
  • Understand how math is used in real-life situations

By ensuring that students have a solid understanding of math concepts, teachers can help set them up for future success

Key topics covered in 4th grade math

In this grade, math starts to become more complex and challenging. Generally, it's the year when many students transition from basic arithmetic to more complex mathematical concepts. Building on concepts learned in earlier grades, students will tackle topics like multi-digit multiplication, fractions, decimals, and geometry

Multiplication and division

By this grade, students generally have a basic understanding of multiplication and division and are ready to move on to learning how to multiply and divide multi-digit numbers. For multiplication, students will learn how to multiply four-digit numbers by one-digit numbers and multiply two two-digit numbers together. For division, students will learn how to divide numbers of up to four digits, many of which will involve remainders.

Fractions

Fourth graders generally have a basic understanding of fractions, but now they’ll learn how to learn how to convert fractions to decimals, and how to add and subtract fractions with the same denominator, different denominators, or different numerators. Students might also learn how to add and subtract mixed numbers.

Decimals

In 4th grade, students learn about decimals and how they relate to fractions and whole numbers. They learn how to read, write, and compare decimals to whole numbers and fractions. They'll also learn to read and write decimals up to the hundredth place.

Geometry

Fourth grade math introduces students to basic geometry concepts. They learn about points, lines, angles, and shapes. They also learn how to calculate the perimeter and area of shapes.

Measurement

Students learn about different units of measurement and how to convert between them.

Data analysis

Fourth-grade math introduces students to basic data analysis concepts. They learn how to collect and organize data, create graphs and charts, and interpret the results.

How to find math resources for 4th grade

Educators can save time preparing math lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply search the TPT marketplace for "4th grade math," and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find print and digital materials that've been proven to work in classrooms around the country.

Frequently asked questions

What types of 4th grade math resources are available on TPT?

There are many different types of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular math worksheets and resources can be found on topics like: addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, place value, geometry, measurement, fractions, and much more.

Why is 4th grade math important?

Math in 4th is important because students begin to transition from basic arithmetic to more complex mathematical concepts. Additionally, they'll learn foundational concepts and skills that are necessary for solving more complex math problems in the future.

What if my child is struggling with math?

If your child is struggling with a specific math concept, you can provide extra support and resources such as math worksheets, tutoring, or online educational tools. Sometimes, visual aids like charts, graphs, and manipulatives can help children understand abstract concepts better.

How can I make math fun for my child?

Children learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your math lessons by using games, videos, puzzles, and real-life scenarios. If your class seems to find math boring or uninteresting, you can also try connecting it to their interests or hobbies. Encourage your child to ask questions and explore mathematical concepts in different ways.

What are some common challenges in 4th grade math?

Common challenges include difficulty with multiplication and division, struggles with word problems, trouble with memorization, and lack of confidence in math abilities.

How hard is math in 4th grade?

In this grade, math becomes more complicated. Students spend many days exploring new ideas.

What are some key math concepts taught in 4th grade math?

Some key concepts taught to 4th grade students include multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, measurement units, and data.