Fourth grade is the perfect time to turn science into an adventure. Hands-on experiments make abstract concepts real, spark curiosity, and build confidence in STEM. With simple materials and creative ...

My colleague Sean Cavanagh, who covers math and science here at Education Week, recently wrote an article about science labs in elementary schools. According to the story, although science standards ...

Baking bread is about more than mixing ingredients, kneading dough, and cooking at the right temperature—it's about math, science, and reading, too.?? That was the lesson fourth-graders learned last ...

Lincoln University students got a chance to work with local elementary students in preparation for leading their own classrooms one day. Through the River Reporters project with local Thorpe Gordon ...

Many elementary students are on a “starvation diet of thin and infrequent science instruction,” according to a new report from Change the Equation. More than half of 4th graders spend less than three ...

History and science came alive at LeRoy-Ostrander Public Schools on Friday as students put on a wax museum and science fair.

California's fourth- and eighth-graders are getting smarter in science, showing the largest achievement gains in the nation, but still scoring well below their peers in other states, according to a ...

From glowing bubbles to crystal gardens, 4th grade science can be a thrilling adventure when kids get to experiment with their own hands. These activities blend fun with real scientific principles, ...