KS2Ages 8 to 9

    Year 4 Science

    Year 4 science covers states of matter, sound, electricity, living things and their habitats, and animals including humans (the digestive system and teeth). Children design experiments and begin to use classification keys.

    What children learn in Year 4 Science

    Exploring states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases)

    Understanding the water cycle including evaporation and condensation

    Classifying living things using classification keys

    Investigating sound: how it is produced and how it travels

    Constructing simple electrical circuits with cells, wires, bulbs, and switches

    How WonderPath teaches Science

    AI tutor that adapts

    WonderPath's AI tutor adjusts difficulty in real time. If your child finds a topic easy, it moves on. If they struggle, it provides extra scaffolding and worked examples: just like a patient one-to-one tutor.

    Interactive activities

    Every lesson includes hands-on activities: drag-and-drop puzzles, quizzes, drawing tasks, and creative challenges. Children learn by doing, not just watching, keeping engagement high.

    Progress tracking

    Parents see where their child is thriving and where they need support. WonderPath tracks progress against each curriculum objective your child has practised and shows what comes next.

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