Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 4

Other Missouri Science sets

Motion and Stability: Forces and InteractionsPS2

  • A.

    Forces and MotionPS2.A

    1. a.

      Make observations and/or measurements of an object's motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.4.PS2.A.a

    2. b.

      Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.4.PS2.A.b

  • B.

    Types of InteractionPS2.B

    1. b.

      Predict how changes in either the amount of force applied to an object or the mass of the object affects the motion (speed and direction) of the object.4.PS2.B.b

    2. a.

      Plan and conduct a fair test to compare and contrast the forces (measured by a spring scale in Newtons) required to overcome friction when an object moves over different surfaces (i.e., rough/smooth).4.PS2.B.a

EnergyPS3

  • A.

    Definitions of EnergyPS3.A

    1. A.

      Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.4.PS3.A

  • B.

    Conservation of Energy and Energy TransferPS3.B

    1. a.

      Provide evidence to construct an explanation of an energy transformation(e.g. temperature change, light, sound, motion, and magnetic effects)4.PS3.B.a

    2. b.

      Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.4.PS3.B.b

  • C.

    Relationship Between Energy and ForcesPS3.C

    1. C.

      Use models to explain that simple machines change the amount of effort force and/or direction of force.4.PS3.C

Waves and Their Applications in technologies for Information TransferPS4

  • A.

    Wave PropertiesPS4.A

    1. A.

      Develop a model of waves to describe patterns in terms of amplitude or wavelength and that waves can cause objects to move.4.PS4.A

From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and ProcessesLS1

  • A.

    Structure and FunctionLS1.A

    1. A.

      Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and plant reproduction.4.LS1.A

  • D.

    Information ProcessingLS1.D

    1. D.

      Use a model to describe that animals receive different types of information through their senses, process the information in their brain, and respond to the information in different ways.4.LS1.D

Earth's Place in the UniverseESS1

  • C.

    The History of Planet EarthESS1.C

    1. C.

      Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time.4.ESS1.C

Earth's SystemsESS2

  • A.

    Earth Materials and SystemsESS2.A

    1. A.

      Plan and conduct scientific investigations or simulations to provide evidence how natural processes (e.g. weathering and erosion) shape Earth's surfaces.4.ESS2.A

  • B.

    Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale SystemsESS2.B

    1. B.

      Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth's features.4.ESS2.B

Earth and Human ActivityESS3

  • A.

    Natural ResourcesESS3.A

    1. A.

      Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans.4.ESS3.A

Engineering DesignETS1

  • A.

    Defining and Delimiting Engineering ProblemsETS1.A

    1. A.

      Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.4.ETS1.A

  • B.

    Developing Possible SolutionsETS1.B

    1. B.

      Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.4.ETS1.B

  • C.

    Optimizing the Solution ProcessETS1.C

    1. C.

      Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.4.ETS1.C

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Missouri Learning Standards: Science (K-5)

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