Abeka Science Grade 4

Revised in 2023, Understanding God’s World (5^th Edition) guides children to understand the world around them. Beginning with the scientific process and methodology, students study matter and energy, force and motion, plants, animals, earth science, weather, and space. If you are familiar with the previous edition, the chapters have been updated and rearranged, making the revised edition incompatible with the previous editions. In a manner similar to the lower elementary grades, previously learned concepts are reviewed as new material is introduced. Serving as a helpful refresher, this enables former and new-to Abeka students to have a foundational understanding before moving onto advanced topics. Textbook chapters include the student readings, full-color photographs, detailed illustrations, chapter reviews, and chapter comprehension checks. It also includes instructions for demonstrations and activities. Most chapters include more than one hands-on activity which is straightforward to complete at home. You will need to provide additional resources for the activities which are listed in the homeschool curriculum lesson plans. For example, you will need to provide a magnifying glass, peat moss, various types of seeds, cheesecloth, medicine dropper, etc. Unlike the younger levels, the softcover textbook does not include a place to write answers, so students will need to use a separate notebook. Answers to the chapter and review questions are sold separately in the Understanding God’s Word Answer Key. You will need to provide additional resources for the activities which are listed in the homeschool curriculum lesson plans book. Unlike the younger levels, the softcover textbook does not include a place to write answers, so students will need to use a separate notebook. Answers to the textbook comprehension and chapter check questions are found in the Understanding God’s World Answer Key.

Additional resources include the non-reproducible Quiz/Test Book, the separate Quiz/Test Book Answer Key, the STEM Activities Book and its Answer Key, and the Homeschool Science Grade 4 Teaching Charts. The STEM Activities Book provides over 50 enrichment activities that give students the opportunity to practice the scientific method through varied activities and related worksheets. Recommended (not required) Grade 4 science flashcards are available in the Parent Kit. These are not sold separately. If you would like to purchase this item al-a-cart, it is available directly from Abeka.

The Science Homeschool Curriculum Lesson Plans provide daily lesson plans for 27 weeks. It also includes teaching tips, homework assignments, and enrichment ideas. It also includes lessons for Grade 4 Art and Music. (Books sold separately). Parents are encouraged to pair Abeka Science with Abeka’s 4^th grade Health course (8 weeks) for a full year of Science/Health education. See the Abeka Health description for more information.

Also available are the Science and Health Grade 4 Parent Kit and Child Kit. Both are recommended for success. The Parent Kit includes the Homeschool Science Curriculum Lesson Plans, Understanding God's World Answer Key, Quiz and Test Key, and the STEM Activity Book Key, as well as the Homeschool Health Curriculum Plans, Developing Good Health Answer Key, the Quiz and Test Key, and the Activity Key. It also includes the Science 4 Flashcards, the Homeschool Science 4 Teaching Charts, and the Homeschool Health Teaching Charts. The Child Kit includes the Exploring God's World text, the STEM Activity Book, Quiz and Test Book, and the Developing Good Health Text, Activity Book, and the Quiz/Test Book. ~Deanne