Year 4 Science Curriculum Worksheets & Lessons
These Year 4 Science lesson packs cover a range of topics including living things and their habitats, states of matter, sound and electricity. Each Year 4 Science scheme of work includes detailed planning, slides, questions, activity ideas, worksheets and other resources for practical Science enquiries and experiments. They're designed to ensure National Curriculum objectives for Science in Y4 are covered, too.
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What’s Included in Our Year 4 Science Lesson Plans?
Our Year 4 Science resources bring an interactive and enjoyable learning experience to pupils about the world, themselves, science and animals. Our resources are fully prepared and include:
- Clear Year 4 learning objectives based on the National Curriculum
- Teacher-made slides to guide you and your class
- Differentiated tasks for a range of abilities and needs
- Worksheets, scientific enquiries and practical activities
Our ready-to-teach Year 4 lesson plans will keep your preparation time low so you can dedicate more time and energy to pupils.
Why Teachers Love Our Year 4 Science Resources
Many teachers absolutely love our Year 4 Science lesson plans because of how detailed and comprehensive they are. The resources are very simple to use and are fully ready, so you don’t need to spend any additional time preparing for your lessons. They:
- Fully match the Year 4 Science curriculum objectives
- Save you a lot of time on lesson planning
- Have practical and engaging tasks to keep your students interested
- Are supported with multiple worksheets and guidance notes on how to use them
Year 4 Science Topics We Cover
States of Matter
In this Year 4 Science topic, pupils explore solids, liquids and gases and learn how materials change state. Children observe melting, freezing, evaporation and condensation through hands-on investigations. These Year 4 Science lesson plans help pupils compare materials, measure temperature and record changes accurately using simple scientific language. The unit includes practical experiments, clear explanations and supportive worksheets.
Living in Environments
This topic introduces pupils to living things and the environments they live in, and how they depend on their environments. They’ll explore how changes to the environment can impact living things and potentially lead to extinction.
Circuits and Conductors
In this topic, children will learn about electricity. They’ll learn where electricity comes from, electrical safety and what conductors and insulators are. The lesson plans include detailed planning, engaging activities and printable resources.
Changing Sound
This Year 4 Science topic focuses on how sounds are made and how they change. Children will also learn how sound travels, how it can be blocked and how different pitches can be obtained.
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Year 4 Science Resources FAQs
What Year 4 Science topics do you cover?
Our resources cover all key Year 4 Science topics. This includes States of Matter, Living in Environments, Circuits and Conductors, Changing Sound and many more. All our lessons plans have slides, worksheets and clear instructions so you can save time on preparation.
Are your Year 4 Science lesson plans aligned with the National Curriculum?
Every Year 4 Science lesson plan follows the National Curriculum for Year 4. Each unit covers every required Year 4 Science objective, including states of matter, living in environments, electricity and sound. The lesson plans are structured to support clear progression and help pupils develop secure scientific understanding throughout the year.
Do the Year 4 Science packs include worksheets?
Every Year 4 Science lesson plan includes a full set of Year 4 Science worksheets, investigation sheets and recording templates. These worksheets support practical activities, help pupils organise their thinking and provide clear evidence of learning. The worksheets link directly to the lesson slides and objectives, so teaching is clear and consistent.
Do I need a subscription to access your Year 4 Science resources?
No. You can purchase any individual Year 4 Science lesson plan pack at any time. A subscription is optional and gives full access to all Year 4 Science resources, plus resources for all other year groups and subject. Many teachers prefer our subscription because it saves money while giving you access to more lesson downloads.
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