Plan and conduct descriptive investigations to explore patterns of forces (gravity, friction, magnetism) in contact or at a distance on an object.
TEKS 4.7 bridges prior learning and next steps in Science, keeping Patterns of forces coherent across the year.
For Grade 4, this standard focuses on Patterns of forces and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 4.7.
Standard 4.7 describes the essential skills and understandings for Patterns of forces in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.7.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 4.7.
