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 ...

Although it was summer break, Suzanne Zettle couldn’t stay out of the classroom. The 4th-grade teacher from Patterson Elementary School took part in a Fermilab course with the hopes of bringing what ...

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 ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Bright lights were in little hands and even brighter minds at Windsor Park Elementary School on Wednesday. It was a lab day for one fourth grade science class. The young ...

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, ...