Will this help with my child's 4th grade science homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every 4th grade science strand in the New York State Science Learning Standards, so your child can find a lesson on exactly the topic assigned, work through practice problems, and review step-by-step video solutions when they get stuck.

How long are the video lessons for 4th grade science?

Each video lesson is kept short and focused, typically a few minutes, so a 4th grader can watch one concept at a time without losing attention. They can pause, rewind, and rewatch as many times as needed before moving to practice.

Is there a New York state test for 4th grade science?

New York administers a Grade 5 science assessment under the NYSSLS, not a Grade 4 science test. Fourth grade is a foundational year, and the content your child learns now builds directly toward the Grade 5 assessment.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, laptops, and desktop computers, so your child can practice 4th grade science at home, on the go, or anywhere with an internet connection. No app download is required.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can explore the content before committing. Every paid plan also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there is no risk in getting started.

NY 4th Grade Science Curriculum

Give your child the support they need to keep up with New York's 4th grade science expectations, from animal senses and biomes to properties of matter and Earth's movement.

NY 4th Grade Science Curriculum

IDMath Standard DescriptionStudyPug Topic

1.1Research Methods
- Experimental Design, Multiple variables and controls
- Data Collection, Quantitative and qualitative data
- Analysis Methods, Patterns, trends, and relationships
- Scientific Models, Creating and using models
2.1Human Senses
- Sensory Systems, Five senses structure and function
- Brain Processing, Neural signals and responses
2.2Animal Senses
- Specialized Senses, Echolocation, UV sensing, magnetoreception
2.3Plant Responses
- Environmental Response, Reactions to light, touch, gravity
3.1Biomes
- Climate Regions, Temperature and precipitation patterns
- Terrestrial Biomes, Land-based ecosystem types
- Aquatic Biomes, Water-based ecosystem types
3.2Interactions
- Energy Flow, Food webs and energy transfer
- Matter Cycles, Water, carbon, nitrogen cycles
4.1States of Matter
- Particle Theory, Arrangement and movement of particles
- Phase Changes, Temperature effects on state
4.2Properties
- Physical Properties, Mass, volume, density
- Chemical Properties, Reactivity, pH, combustibility
5.1Forms of Energy
- Energy Types, Potential and kinetic energy
- Energy Conversion, Transformations between forms
5.2Light
- Light Properties, Reflection, refraction, color
5.3Sound
- Sound Properties, Pitch, volume, wave properties
6.1Earth's Structure
- Internal Structure, Layers of the Earth
- Surface Features, Mountains, valleys, oceans
6.2Earth's Movement
- Rotation Effects, Day/night cycle
- Revolution Effects, Seasonal changes
7.1Solar System
- Celestial Bodies, Planets, moons, asteroids
- Orbital Patterns, Planet and moon movements
- Space Technology, Exploration and observation tools
8.1Human Impact
- Resource Use, Renewable and non-renewable resources
- Environmental Science, Human effects on ecosystems
8.2Conservation
- Sustainable Practices, Resource management strategies
- Habitat Protection, Conservation methods
9.1Technology Process
- Design Cycle, Problem-solving methodology
- Materials Science, Properties and applications
- Systems Thinking, Interconnected components
10.1Traditional Knowledge
- Indigenous Science, Traditional ecological knowledge
- Cultural Practices, Sustainable resource management

4th Grade Science

About 4th Grade New York science

New York follows the New York State Science Learning Standards, organized around disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. In 4th grade, students explore life science topics including human and animal senses, plant responses, biomes, and interactions among organisms. They also investigate states of matter, properties of materials, and forms of energy such as light and sound, alongside Earth's structure, Earth's movement, and the solar system. StudyPug provides video lessons and practice problems that track these strands closely.

Strands: life science (senses, biomes, interactions), physical science (matter, energy, light, sound), Earth and space science (Earth's structure, Earth's movement, solar system), and science practices
Video lessons for every 4th grade science topic, broken into short, focused segments
Practice problems and step-by-step solutions for each strand
Content aligned to the New York State Science Learning Standards

Curriculum topics by strand

Browse lessons and practice problems for every strand in the New York State Science Learning Standards for 4th grade.

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NY 4th Grade Science Topics

Research Methods and Science Practices: Scientific inquiry, research methods, and traditional knowledge that underpin all 4th grade investigations.
Human and Animal Senses: How humans and animals detect and respond to their environments through specialized sensory systems.
Plant Responses: How plants respond to light, water, and other environmental stimuli.
Biomes and Interactions: Major world biomes and the interactions among organisms within ecosystems.
States of Matter and Properties: Solids, liquids, and gases, and the observable properties that distinguish materials.
Forms of Energy - Light and Sound: How light and sound behave, travel, and interact with matter.
Earth's Structure and Movement: The layers of Earth and the processes that drive surface changes and plate movement.
Solar System: The sun, planets, and patterns of Earth's movement in the solar system.
Human Impact and Conservation: How human activity affects environments and the role of conservation and technology in addressing those effects.

How StudyPug Helps NY 4th Grade Science Students

When a 4th grader gets stuck on a topic like light, sound, or Earth's structure, StudyPug lets them rewatch a focused video lesson and then try practice problems with instant feedback. If you are looking for broader grade 4 science help, the course hub organizes every topic so students can jump straight to what they need.

Parents can track progress across all strands, assign specific topics, and check in on which concepts need more practice - without sitting beside their child for every session.

Aligned to NY 4th Grade Science Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is built to match the New York State Science Learning Standards, covering the same disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts that New York 4th graders are expected to master. Students moving up from NY grade 3 science curriculum will find the content builds naturally on earlier skills, and those looking ahead can explore the NY grade 5 science curriculum to see what comes next.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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