Exploring Science Throughout the Year

** Updated and revised for clarity, accuracy, and ease of use **
This workbook includes 36 weeks of engaging daily science activities designed to cover a full year of learning for 4th and 5th graders. Students will explore Life, Earth, Space, and Physical Science through reading comprehension, labeling diagrams, writing exercises, and vocabulary practice, ensuring a well-rounded science education throughout the year.

A must-have workbook to add to your classroom or homeschool science activities.

What's Included:
Each week focuses on a targeted space science topic, allowing students to master one concept at a time:

Physical Science

• Week 1: States of Matter
• Week 2: Mixtures and Solutions
• Week 3: Force and Motion
• Week 4: Simple Machines
• Week 5: Electricity
• Week 6: Light and Thermal Energy
• Week 7: Kinetic and Potential Energy
• Week 8: Sound Waves
• Week 9: Magnetism

Life Science

• Week 1: Food Chains and Food Webs
• Week 2: Biomes
• Week 3: Animal Adaptations
• Week 4: Animal Classifications
• Week 5: Plant and Animal Cells
• Week 6: Human Body Systems
• Week 7: Parts of a Plant
• Week 8: Plant Life Cycle
• Week 9: Photosynthesis

Earth Science

• Week 1: Rocks and Minerals
• Week 2: Soil
• Week 3: Fossils
• Week 4: Landforms and Bodies of Water
• Week 5: The Water Cycle
• Week 6: Weather and Climate
• Week 7: Volcanoes
• Week 8: Plate Tectonics
• Week 9: Natural Resources (Great for Earth Day)

Space Science

• Week 1: The Planets
• Week 2: Moon Phases
• Week 3: Solar & Lunar Eclipses
• Week 4: Life Cycle of Stars
• Week 5: Constellations
• Week 6: Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids
• Week 7: Gravity
• Week 8: Earth’s Rotation & Revolution
• Week 9: The History of Space Exploration

Engaging Daily Activities

Each topic is explored through a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, including:

• Reading comprehension passages

• Vocabulary practice

• Diagram labeling

• Critical thinking and written responses

Lessons are designed to be clear, structured, and easy to follow, making this workbook ideal for independent practice or guided instruction.

Why Parents and Teachers Love It:

• Aligned to upper elementary life science concepts

• Supports academic success through consistent daily practice

• Ideal for summer review, enrichment, or skill-building

• Great for classrooms, homeschooling, and tutoring

Fatema, an experienced educator and curriculum designer, is the proud owner of The Discovery Apple. With a passion for education, she creates engaging teacher resources with a particular emphasis on science activities and reading comprehension materials that enhance student learning.