A collection of 15 NGSS-aligned assessments designed to reveal student thinking. Each task is centered on a real-world phenomenon and integrates core ideas, science practices, and crosscutting concepts. Includes assessment plans, student handouts, and scoring tools—perfect for formative, summative, or instructional use.

All books include FREE access to the ADI Learning Hub. This access allows you to download student handouts and use the presentation mode specifically designed for the 4th Grade Assessment Book tasks. You will find the code to access the Learning Hub on the back of your book.

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Assessments of Physical Science Core Ideas

• Ducks Landing on Ice (4-PS3-1)
• Solar Fan (4-PS3-2)
• Mixing Hot and Room Temperature Water (4-PS3-2)
• Bubble Soccer Collisions (4-PS3-3)
• DIY Toy Car for Summer Camp (4-PS3-4)
  
• Waves on a String (4-PS4-1)
• Light and Sight Phenomena (4-PS4-2)
• Tools for Sending a Message with Sound (4-PS4-3)

Assessments of Life Science Core Ideas

• Growing Turf Grass in the Arizona Desert (4-LS1-1)
  
• Communication with a Sperm Whale (4-LS1-2)

Assessments of Earth Space Science Core Ideas

• Fossils in Wyoming and Colorado (4-ESS1-1)
• Potholes in Seattle (4-ESS2-1)
• Features of the Pacific Ring of Fire (4-ESS2-2)
• Energy from Water and Uranium in Idaho (4-ESS3-1)
  
• Inside a Restaurant During a California Earthquake (4-ESS3-2)