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number of questions on the CST for each grade 4 and 5 standard

downloadable videos on various topics at various grade levels

This is a great resource for 4th grade rocks and minerals!

Check this site for wildfires-grade 4 research.

The ABC's of composting!

January 2008 As part of the SMATHematics Project: The Wonder of Science, The Power of Mathematics-a collaborative partnership between Kennesaw State University and two local school districts, fifth graders had the opportunity to puzzle out chemical formulas of propane, methanol, and other important molecules. In addition, they explored properties that characterize certain molecules and then used their newly acquired knowledge of atoms' bonding requirements to help them build three-dimensional molecular models. The effort is succeeding-as you can see by the fifth-grade classroom experience described here.

student-created video posing review questions about physical and chemical weathering and erosion. shows animations of physical weathering that may be useful to grade 4.

Videos about conducting a science fair project

fun site portraying women scientists as heroines in comics about their scientific discoveries

online modules to teach students about Internet safety and appropriate use topics. Tracks student progress and provides reports for teacher.

information and interactive activities explaining what nanotechnology is and how it benefits us

thought this might be a nice compliment to the discussion of scale in 5th grade science.

Science literacy maps show how concepts from each grade build upon each other; maps include misconceptions and related resources. Science Refreshers provide resources for building your own content knowledge and deepen your scientific understanding.

Verizon Thinkfinity is the Verizon Foundation's free, comprehensive Web site containing more than 55,000 educational resources, including standards-based, grade-specific, K-12 lesson plans, student interactive tools and reference materials. This website ties to the California Standards grades K-12.

Great information for science on this site.

Great educational game site for students k12

Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are available at the beginning of the school year; funds can pay for standards based lessons that go beyond what districts are expected to provide (e.g. field trips!!!)

Many places to use for the 4th grade earth science standards.

This lesson contains a set of lab activities that help students explore mechanical and chemical weathering and erosion.

articles with pictures explaining how earthquakes formed the Himilayas, the effect of glaciers, air pressure, and more.

text may be too high for grade 5, but you could use this site for teacher background and images.