"These are great quick reviews to keep students actively thinking about the science topics taught, helping them retain the information and apply it. This also helps them apply their knowledge to prepare for the 5th-grade science test." -Brittany

About the Spiral Review

The early weeks are focused on reviewing skills and content from earlier grades. Because students’ background knowledge varies, I included information, defined vocabulary, and examples.

As the weeks go on, less background information is provided, and the rigor of the questions increases to ensure students fully understand the 4th-grade NGSS standards.

Print the PDF or assign the included Google Slides.

12 Topics over 30 Weeks

  1. Forms of Energy
  2. Earth's Crust
  3. Internal & External Structures
  4. Engineering Practices
  5. Maps in Earth Science
  6. Speed, Energy, & Collisions
  7. Changes to Earth's Surface
  8. Energy Transfer
  9. Sensory Processing
  10. Waves
  11. Natural Resources
  12. Scientific Practices