Year 4 science worksheets and Online Tests
In Year 4 science, your child will be encouraged to ask questions about scientific concepts and then carry out experiments to find out the answers. In doing this they will:
- learn what a ‘fair test’ is.
- take measurements from a range of equipment.
- gather and record data.
- report on findings orally and in writing.
Living things and their habitats
- Classification-use classification keys to group living things.
- Habitats- recognise that environments can change and this can pose dangers.
Animals, including humans
- describe the functions of the digestive system in humans.
- identify types of teeth in humans and their simple functions.
- interpret food chains, naming producers, predators and prey.
States of matter
- classify materials as solids, liquids or gases.
- observe that materials change state when they are heated or cooled.
- understand evaporation and condensation as part of the water cycle.
Sound
- understand how sounds are made through vibrations.
- look at how pitch and volume can be altered.
Electricity
- understand how a circuit is made up of cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers.
- recognise some common conductors and insulators.