US Curriculum · Grade 4 Science · IXL Framework

Grade 4 Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A flexible, full-year learning roadmap for Grade 4 Science, aligned to the USA IXL Framework. Week-by-week pacing for 1–3 days of instruction, with built-in concept reviews, lab activities and enrichment tasks.

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Grade 4 Science learning map

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September · Properties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion

Grade 4 Science — Pacing Guide — September

USA Curriculum · IXL Framework
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Properties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 1: Compare properties of objectsProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 1: Compare properties of objectsProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 1: Compare properties of objects 2: Change-of-state diagrams: solid, liquid, and gas
September 2nd week
(Science)		Properties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 2: Change-of-state diagrams: solid, liquid, and gasProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 2: Change-of-state diagrams: solid, liquid, and gas 3: Identify directions of forcesProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 3: Identify directions of forces 4: Compare properties of materials
September 3rd week
(Science)		Properties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 3: Identify directions of forcesProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 4: Compare properties of materialsProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		Properties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 4: Compare properties of materials 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizProperties of Matter & Physical and Chemical Change & Force and Motion Applied Practice Task
October · Magnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy

Grade 4 Science — Pacing Guide — October

USA Curriculum · IXL Framework
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Magnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 1: Identify magnets that attract or repelMagnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 1: Identify magnets that attract or repelMagnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 1: Identify magnets that attract or repel 2: Introduction to energy
October 2nd week
(Science)		Magnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 2: Introduction to energyMagnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 2: Introduction to energy 3: Predict heat flowMagnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 3: Predict heat flow 4: Label magnets that attract or repel
October 3rd week
(Science)		Magnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 3: Predict heat flowMagnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 4: Label magnets that attract or repelMagnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		Magnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 4: Label magnets that attract or repel 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizMagnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizMagnets & Energy & Heat and Thermal Energy Applied Practice Task
November · Electricity & Light

Grade 4 Science — Pacing Guide — November

USA Curriculum · IXL Framework
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Electricity & Light 1: Introduction to static electricity and charged objectsElectricity & Light 1: Introduction to static electricity and charged objectsElectricity & Light 1: Introduction to static electricity and charged objects 2: How do we see objects?
November 2nd week
(Science)		Electricity & Light 2: How do we see objects?Electricity & Light 2: How do we see objects? 3: Electric circuitsElectricity & Light 3: Electric circuits 4: How does light travel and interact with matter?
November 3rd week
(Science)		Electricity & Light 3: Electric circuitsElectricity & Light 4: How does light travel and interact with matter?Electricity & Light 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Electricity & Light 4: How does light travel and interact with matter? 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizElectricity & Light 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizElectricity & Light Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear question to guided exploration and a check for understanding.

10 minutes

Wonder and question

Start with a real-world science question and connect it to what the student already knows from everyday life.

25 minutes

Explore together

Work through hands-on investigations, diagrams or reading with tutor guidance and student participation.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Use a short practice task or quiz to identify what is secure and what should come next.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Grade 4 Science

Concept lessons

Short explanations of key Grade 4 Science ideas, from electricity to ecosystems.

Practice materials

Guided questions and independent practice matched to the weekly focus.

Lab activities

Hands-on investigations and applied tasks to make learning stick.

Progress notes

A clear record of strengths, next steps, and topics to revisit.

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