Investigate how energy flows and matter cycles through systems and how matter is conserved.
Teachers can use 4.5E to sequence instruction on Energy & matter and monitor progress toward mastery.
In Science, 4.5E defines what success looks like for Energy & matter—from core skills to real‑world use.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 4.5E.
Standard 4.5E describes the essential skills and understandings for Energy & matter in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Energy & matter, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.5E.
