Topics Related to Grade 4
Phenomenon Description: A large mass of fire ants floating on top of floodwaters.Location: Columbus CountyGrade Level or Course: 4th gradeQuestion: How do fire ants create floating rafts during floods? Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function Science Domain: Life Science
Phenomenon Description: Sea turtles come to North Carolina beaches in the summer (May to August) to lay their eggs. Location: Dare County, Outer BanksGrade Level or Course: Grade 4 Question: Why do sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach instead of in the ocean?Other related questions about the phenomenon:How do the eggs stay safe from predators?How do humans help sea turtles survive?Do all sea turtles in the world nest on beaches?
Phenomenon Description: Jockey's Ridge State Park is home to the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic Coast. Location: Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags HeadGrade Level or Course: Grade 4Question: How did the Sand Dunes get to Jockey's Ridge State Park? Crosscutting Concepts: Stability and ChangeScience Domain: Earth and Space Science
Phenomenon Description: Once only native to Central and South America, the nine-banded armadillo has slowly migrated to the southeastern US. The first confirmed observations in North Carolina occurred in the late 2000s.Location: See NC Wildlife Resources Map for locations in the stateGrade Level or Course: 4Question: Why are armadillos being seen in NC?Crosscutting Concepts: Stability and ChangeScience Domain: Life Science