Grade 4 • Science How to Support Your Child

Grade 4 Science

How to Support Your Child

How to Support Your Child

  • Talk to your child about careers that members of your family have.  What got them interested in that line of work?  What paths did they take to get there.
  • Encourage your child to observe carefully and to describe things in the environment, such as rock formations, and the characteristics of plants and animals (including humans).
  • Encourage your child to observe and describe the environment and discuss locations where humans have had a positive or negative effect on the environment. Work with your child to find ways they can have a positive effect on the environment.
  • Help your child keep a journal about their everyday scientific observations, using pictures, words, and sentences.
  • Encourage your child to ask questions about the world around them.  Help them to investigate their own answer to the question, or direct them to where they might find the answer.
  • Read a variety of books with your child, as well as allow your child to read to you.  Be sure to read both fiction and non-fiction books.  Find books in the library related to science and engineering.
  • Boost your child’s confidence by allowing him/her to investigate with things you have around the house.  Have your child discuss ways to design an investigation to answer a question.
  • Discuss ways to save energy in the home, and put those ideas into action!

Family Friendly Science Places to Visit

 STEM EVENT PLANNING

Are you, your child's school, or the school's PTA thinking about planning and hosting a Science Night, Science Fair, or STEM event? Please review the information on the STEM Event Guidance page.

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