ILEARN Science Grade 4 study plan
ILEARN Science Grade 4 · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Physical Science
Define and apply key physical science vocabulary: matter, mass, volume, density, and states of matter
Classify everyday objects by observable physical properties (color, texture, hardness, magnetism, conductivity)
Measure and record mass and volume using appropriate tools and units
Distinguish between physical changes and chemical changes with concrete examples
Your checkpoint
Completed properties-and-changes lab log with 10 classified objects and 5 physical/chemical change examples, each with a one-sentence justification
Physical Science
Describe the three states of matter in terms of particle arrangement and motion
Explain how heat energy causes changes of state (melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation)
Trace energy transfers in simple circuits and everyday systems
Identify examples of potential and kinetic energy in real-world scenarios
Your checkpoint
Annotated diagram of the water cycle showing energy transfer at each phase change, plus a 10-item energy classification quiz scored at 80% or higher
Physical Science & Life Science
Investigate how forces (push, pull, gravity, friction) affect motion
Predict and record the effect of friction on a moving object
Compare plant and animal structures that support survival
Explain how inherited traits and learned behaviors differ
Your checkpoint
Written investigation report comparing two friction trials with a data table, prediction, and conclusion
Life Science
Diagram the life cycles of a plant and an animal, labeling each stage
Explain the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in a food web
Construct a food web with at least four organisms and identify predator-prey relationships
Describe how environmental changes affect organisms in an ecosystem
Your checkpoint
Completed food web poster or digital diagram with a written paragraph explaining what happens if one organism is removed
Life Science
Identify external and internal structures that support plant and animal survival
Explain how senses and behaviors help animals respond to stimuli
Compare how different organisms meet basic needs in the same habitat
Describe the stages of human development from infancy through adulthood
Your checkpoint
Comparison chart of three organisms in one habitat showing structures, behaviors, and survival needs, with a scored self-check
Earth and Space Science
Identify the layers of Earth and describe characteristics of each
Classify rocks by formation type (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic)
Explain how weathering, erosion, and deposition change Earth's surface
Interpret a simple map showing landforms and bodies of water
Your checkpoint
Rock cycle diagram with labeled processes and a completed landform map activity scored at 80% or higher
Earth and Space Science
Describe the water cycle stages and the role of the Sun's energy
Explain how weather conditions are measured and recorded
Distinguish between weather and climate with examples
Describe how natural hazards affect human communities and how people prepare
Your checkpoint
Seven-day weather observation log with recorded data, a graph, and a written weather-versus-climate comparison
Physical Science & Life Science & Earth and Space Science
Review and summarize the highest-weight concepts from all three domains
Apply test-taking strategies to multi-step science questions
Identify and correct personally weak areas from earlier weeks
Complete a full-length timed practice set under realistic conditions
Your checkpoint
Completed full-length practice test with an error analysis identifying at least three weak areas and a written remediation plan for each
Milestones
Week 2: Score 80% or higher on a 20-question physical science self-assessment covering matter, energy, and changes
Week 4: Correctly explain all parts of a food web and life cycle diagram without notes
Week 6: Score 80% or higher on a 20-question Earth and space science self-assessment covering Earth's layers, rocks, and landforms
Week 8: Score 80% or higher on the full-length practice test and complete an error analysis with a written remediation plan