Changes in Energy When Objects Collide Activities for 4th Grade Science

The Kesler Science Changes in Energy When Objects Collide 4th Grade Complete 5E Lesson is designed to make lesson planning a breeze with everything you need for an engaging, multi-day physical science unit. Students explore essential questions about energy transfer during collisions, using differentiated and multimodal materials that keep them engaged. With flexible formats (printable and digital), editable PowerPoints, and Spanish translations, this lesson is easy to adapt to your classroom needs. 

This lesson follows the 5E Model—Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation—with comprehensive resources at each stage. From objectives and word wall cards to student-led stations and interactive notebook templates, every part of the lesson promotes active learning. Students will engage with hands-on activities, read, research, and watch videos, then demonstrate their understanding through writing, organizing, and illustrating their knowledge. 

The lesson also includes extension activities for early finishers, editable presentations for differentiation, and assessment tools to evaluate student progress. Perfect for in-person or virtual learning, this complete lesson is designed to save teachers prep time while ensuring all students can engage with and master the content.

The Kesler Science Changes in Energy When Objects Collide Station Lab offers a dynamic, student-led approach to learning about physical science concepts. With eight differentiated activities and a challenge station for early finishers, students can explore and predict outcomes of energy changes during collisions. This modular, hands-on lab saves teachers prep time while allowing students to take charge of their learning, either individually or in small groups.

The nine stations provide varied ways to encounter new concepts, including hands-on demos, research, reading passages, and videos. Students can interact with the material in multiple formats, such as PowerPoint or Google Slides, fostering an engaging, multimodal learning environment. Each station promotes critical thinking and application, helping students grasp key science concepts through active participation.

With both input and output stations, students have opportunities to organize, illustrate, write, and assess their understanding of energy changes. The digital version allows for easy virtual integration, and the bonus "Challenge It!" station provides extra activities for advanced learners. This adaptable station lab offers a comprehensive, engaging learning experience suitable for both in-person and remote classrooms.

The Kesler Science Changes in Energy When Objects Collide Student Choice Projects give 4th grade students the freedom to choose a project that suits their learning style. With six different project options plus a “design your own” option, students can personalize their project and engage in creative learning. A flexible grading rubric allows for assessments from teachers, peers, or self-assessment.

These dynamic projects are designed for flexibility and accommodate a wide range of student needs. Teachers can adjust the rubric to align with specific grading requirements, while multimodal choices offer personalized ways for students to demonstrate their understanding. Differentiated project options support remediation or challenge students seeking additional opportunities to extend their learning.

The projects utilize common classroom supplies such as paper, markers, and scissors, and many can be completed digitally. The resources are adaptable to various learning environments and cater to a variety of student abilities, making them a versatile tool for enhancing both science and creativity.