Students in the 4th and 8th grades are showing more mastery of science, but high school seniors’ scores on the assessment known as “the nation’s report card” stayed flat from 2009. The results ...

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, ...

Fourth grade science can be so much more than reading from a textbook—it’s about discovery, creativity, and making connections to the real world. From NGSS-aligned lesson plans to cross-curricular ...

Although it was summer break, Suzanne Zettle couldn’t stay out of the classroom. The 4th-grade teacher from Patterson Elementary School took part in a Fermilab course with the hopes of bringing what ...

An image purportedly showing a "4th Grade Science Quiz" hit the Internet in April 2013, showing a classroom test entitled "Dinosaurs: Genesis and the Gospel" and consisting of several true/false and ...

Drs. Ina V.S. Mullis and Michael O. Martin are executive directors of the TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center at Boston College. As the number of jobs in STEM fields and the related demand for ...