4th Grade NGSS – Plants and Animals Structures – Science – Complete Unit

From Molecules to Organisms – Plants and Animals – Structures and Processes – Fourth Grade – NGSS Aligned

This product is a complete teaching unit of 12 hands-on, engaging lessons to teach animal structures and functions fully aligned with the fourth-grade NGSS standards. Also included is a collaborative end-of-unit project that utilizes the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices to apply their knowledge to a fun engineering and design project. This unit covers: 4-PS4-2, 4-LS1-1, and 4-LS1-2.

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Unlock your students’ natural curiosity and passion for science with this interactive and hands-on teaching unit. Designed to connect with their prior knowledge and provide immersive experiences, this unit offers lessons that guide students through complex scientific principles in an accessible way. Students will actively participate in hands-on experiments and activities that make learning exciting and memorable. This unit promotes independent learning and encourages students to reflect on their understanding, helping them build a solid foundation of knowledge in a fun and stimulating environment.

——————–WHAT’S COVERED?———————
In this unit, we look at the following topics:

1. Cells and Tissue
2. Organ Systems
3. Animal Structures
4. Teeth
5. Tails
6. Beaks
7. Plant Structures
8. Plant Functions
9. The Brain
10. Animals Senses
11. Sight
12. Plant Tropisms

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Animal Superheroes” Project – See video intro here

At the end of the unit, students engage in a collaborative project to apply their learning from the unit. In this project, students embark on a journey to design an innovative product inspired by unique animal structures, utilizing the engineering and design processes. They’ll delve into the intriguing question: ‘What remarkable abilities do animals possess that we don’t?’ Venturing into the realm of biomimicry, students will uncover existing inventions shaped by nature’s genius. Through collaboration and brainstorming, they’ll then conceptualize and craft their own nature-inspired creations

——————–WHAT’S INCLUDED?———————

• Engaging Lessons: This unit has 12 core lessons that are designed to connect with students’ prior knowledge and guide them through complex scientific principles in an accessible way.
• Comprehensive Teaching Resources: For each unit, you’ll receive teaching presentations in both PowerPoint and Google Slides formats, a detailed teacher’s guide, an interactive student science journal, and more.
• End-of-Unit Project: Students use the engineering and design process to create a product inspired by animal abilities, exploring the realm of biomimicry and existing nature-influenced inventions.
• Reading Tasks and Comprehension Activities: A range of read-and-response activities are included to enhance reading comprehension skills and understanding of scientific concepts.
• Hands-on Labs – A range of engaging labs that invite children to explore and learn through genuine inquiry and discovery.
• Vocabulary Posters: Key vocabulary terms are reinforced with visually appealing posters to aid retention and understanding.
• Formative and Summative Assessments: Gauge your students’ progress with various comprehension tasks, quizzes, and reflection/journal prompts.
• Answer Keys: Save time on marking with included answer keys or model answers.

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