Fourth grade is the perfect time to turn science into an adventure. Hands-on experiments make abstract concepts real, spark curiosity, and build confidence in STEM. With simple materials and creative ...

My colleague Sean Cavanagh, who covers math and science here at Education Week, recently wrote an article about science labs in elementary schools. According to the story, although science standards ...

Fourth-grade students at Jackson Elementary School recently practiced measurement skills and developed an understanding of force and motion by conducting experiments in teams. Brian Hunt, from left, ...

Fourth-grade students turned into budding scientists during Brandon Elementary’s first Science Fair earlier this month, showcasing the projects on which they have been working for the last six weeks. ...

Perry Elementary fourth graders became scientists for the day and created their own Matter Monsters during a science program presented by Science Explorers Inc. on Feb. 19. Putting on lab coats and ...

From glowing bubbles to crystal gardens, 4th grade science can be a thrilling adventure when kids get to experiment with their own hands. These activities blend fun with real scientific principles, ...