Grade 4 Science Practice

Fun, 5-question daily quests for grade 4 kids (ages 9–10), read out loud and aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Each science quest asks five questions about the world kids can see: living things, weather, forces, matter, and Earth and space, each with a short explanation of why.

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Try 5 sample grade 4 science questions

These come straight from the Learning Camp question bank. Tap “Show answer” to see the explanation kids hear in the app.

  1. Question 1 · Energy

    A car moving fast has more of what than a car moving slow?

    • A. Weight
    • B. Energy of motion
    • C. Temperature only
    • D. Color
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    B. Energy of motion — A faster object carries more energy of motion. Speeding up adds motion energy.

  2. Question 2 · Natural resources

    Which is a natural resource people use for energy?

    • A. A drawing
    • B. Sunlight
    • C. A video game
    • D. A plastic toy
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    B. Sunlight — Sunlight is a natural resource that can be used for energy.

  3. Question 3 · Natural hazards

    Which is a natural hazard?

    • A. A song
    • B. A birthday
    • C. A drawing
    • D. A flood
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    D. A flood — A flood is a natural hazard that can affect people.

  4. Question 4 · Energy transfer

    When you rub your hands together, they get warm. Energy moved and made __.

    • A. light only
    • B. heat
    • C. ice
    • D. sound only
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    B. heat — Rubbing transfers motion energy into heat, warming your hands.

  5. Question 5 · Waves and light

    Waves in the ocean move up and down. The tallest part of a wave is its __.

    • A. weight
    • B. smell
    • C. high point
    • D. color
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    C. high point — A wave’s height is measured to its high point, called the crest.

Grade 4 science skills covered

114 questions across 19 skills. Each daily quest mixes easy, medium, and stretch questions, and skips questions your child has seen recently.

  • Energy4-PS3-1, 4-PS3-2
  • Natural resources4-ESS3-1
  • Natural hazards4-ESS3-2
  • Energy transfer4-PS3-2
  • Waves and light4-PS4-1
  • Information transfer4-PS4-3
  • Plant animal structures4-LS1-1
  • Senses and brain4-LS1-2
  • Earth processes erosion4-ESS2-1
  • Rock layers fossils4-ESS1-1
  • Waves4-PS4-1
  • Structures function4-LS1-1
  • Earth features4-ESS2-2
  • Weathering erosion4-ESS2-1
  • Waves light4-PS4-2
  • Waves and information4-PS4-3
  • Senses and information4-LS1-2
  • Fossils in rock4-ESS1-1
  • Rock layers4-ESS1-1

Tips for parents

  • Pick one question from today's quest and test it at home: drop two objects, watch a shadow move, or check what dissolves in water.
  • Ask "what do you think will happen?" before reading the explanation. Making a prediction is the heart of science.
  • Keep a short wonder list of questions your child asks during the week and look one up together on the weekend.

Make it a 15-minute daily habit

Learning Camp turns grade 4 practice into quests with stars, streaks, buddies to collect, and mini-games. No ads, and billing sits behind a parent PIN.

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