Structure, Function, and Information Processing
Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grade 4 Performance Expectations related to Structure, Function, and Information Processing.- 4-PS4-2: Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen.
- 4-LS1-1: Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
- 4-LS1-2: 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.
Correlated Resources
Life
Senses
Senses - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-2, 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2
Where Are You? - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Helping People See and Hear - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Helping People See and Hear Read Helping People See and Hear See the Quiz for Helping People See and HearDigital
Senses - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-2
Animal Ears - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-2
How Animals Smell - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-2
Life
Vertebrates
Vertebrates - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
Mammals of the Trees - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Vertebrates of Madagascar - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Vertebrates of Madagascar Read Vertebrates of Madagascar See the Quiz for Vertebrates of MadagascarDigital
Creatures of the Deep: Anglerfish - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Creatures of the Deep: Chimaera - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-2
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Five Classes of Vertebrates - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- Video
Shark Cartilage - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
Invertebrates
Invertebrates - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
Anemones - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital
Annelids: World of Worms - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
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Listen to Annelids: World of Worms Read Annelids: World of Worms See the Quiz for Annelids: World of WormsDigital
Mouthparts for Every Meal - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
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Listen to Mouthparts for Every Meal Read Mouthparts for Every Meal See the Quiz for Mouthparts for Every MealDigital
Invertebrates - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2
How Spiders Grow - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
The Changing Octopus - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
Plant Life
Succulents - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Plant Life - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
Bamboo - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
Coconuts - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
Parts of a Tomato Plant - Science Diagram
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
- Digital
Plant Cell and Animal Cell - Science Diagram
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
- Digital
The Human Body
The Human Body - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2
New
Kitchen Science: Meter Stick Drop - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-2
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Broken Bones - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
The Sense of Sight - Science Diagram
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-2, 4-LS1-2
- Digital
Life Cycles
Plant Life Cycles - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Life
Inside Living Things
Incredible Eyes - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-2, 4-LS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
You've Got a Lot of Nerve! - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to You've Got a Lot of Nerve! Read You've Got a Lot of Nerve! See the Quiz for You've Got a Lot of Nerve!Digital
Inside Living Things - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
Human Circulatory and Plant Vascular Systems - Science Diagram
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
- Digital
Seven Major Body Systems - Science Diagram
NGSS Codes: 4-LS1-1
- Digital
Physical
Light Energy
Luminescence in Nature - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
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Listen to Luminescence in Nature Read Luminescence in Nature See the Quiz for Luminescence in NatureDigital
Insect Eyes - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 4-PS4-2