4th Grade → Science Links
4th Grade Science Links
Interactive Science Sites
Hands-on exhibits from several museums
Scientists & Inventors
KidsClick! Biography Scientists
The KidsClick search directory has identified several resources that have been reviewed by librarians and include biographies of scientists. If you don't find the scientist you are looking for on the list, try your own own search at the bottom of the page.
Open Directory: Kids and Teens: Scientists
This is another directory of links to sites with biographical information about many different scientists.
Ecosystems
Earth Floor- Biomes
This site gives a good description of what a biome is and then explores several biomes in more detail, including the Arctic Tundra, Rainforest, Deciduous Forest, Savannah, and Taiga.
Earth Floor: Cycles- The Water Cycle
Visit this site to read a clear explanation of the water cycle.
Endangered Ecosystems
At this online activity from Scholastic, students join research teams in Costa Rica and Mexico to learn about tropical forest ecosystems, the important roles of large and small animals within an ecosystem, and the threats to their survival.
What's It Like Where You Live: Ecosystems
Explore freshwater and marine ecosystems and learn about rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans and the plants and animals that live in them.
Earth Materials
Earth Floor: Cycles- The Rock Cycle
Visit this site to read a clear explanation of the rock cycle.
Gallery of Mineral Photographs
Visit this site to see beautiful images of several different minerals. To find specific minerals, scroll down to see the different ways the minerals are categorized. Click on an image to see a larger image and more details.
Jr. Rockhound Magazine: Rocks and Minerals
This online magazine from Canada describes the difference between rocks and minerals, gives hints for identifying minerals, and describes the basic rock types. There is also a section on collecting rocks and minerals.
Mineral Gallery
This Internet rock shop includes images and descriptions of many different minerals. Click on a letter to see a listing of minerals.
Mineralogy 4 Kids
The Mineralogical Society of America's website for kids. Learn about the rock cycle, the properties of minerals, mineral groups and more! Very informative, easy to read pages with great images. There is even a place to submit your own question to a mineralogist. This is a great place to start when you want to learn about Mineralogy!
Rock and Mineral Internet Hunt
Develop some background knowledge about rocks and minerals using this scavenger hunt. Use the links on the page to answer basic questions about rocks and minerals.
Rock Hounds
Another good starting point for information about geology and rocks. Click on "Collection Safety" to learn about geologists and their tools. Click on "Rock Creations" to learn more about how rocks are formed. Click "Earth's Treasures" to see images and learn about special rocks. There is also a quiz and some puzzles for fun!
Birthstones Amethyst Galleries, Inc
Learn basic facts about gemstones associated with each month, including the properties of each. Site includes beautiful images of gemstones.