Grade 4ScienceTEKS 4.11C

Grade 4 Science TEKS 4.11C:Physical Properties of Rocks

Free, teacher-ready lessons and worksheets for Physical Properties of Rocks in Grade 4 Science, fully aligned to Texas TEKS 4.11C.

Determine the physical properties of rocks that allow Earth's natural resources to be stored there

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      TEKS 4.11C: Physical Properties of Rocks

      • Properties of Rocks

        About this lesson

        Learning Target: I can explain why physical properties of rocks allow resources to be stored and used in certain ways.

        Focuses On:

        • Properties of rocks
        • Porous and impermeable rock layers
        • Rock uses all around us

        Builds On:

        K.10A:

        describe and classify rocks by the observable properties of size, shape, color, and texture

        Next Level:

        5.10B:

        model and describe the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels

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        This lesson is designed to support student understanding of the properties of rocks and how these properties determine their daily use.

        The lesson begins by examining key rock properties, including permeability, porosity, structure, luster, hardness, and density. It then explains how a rock's porosity and permeability affect its capacity to store various materials. The lesson concludes by connecting these properties to the widespread use of rocks in everyday applications.

        This lesson builds the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding how sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels are formed in standard 5.10B.

        Grade 4ScienceTEKS 4.11C

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How do you teach Physical Properties of Rocks to 4th graders?

      To teach Physical Properties of Rocks to 4th grade Science students, anchor the concept in a hands-on investigation or real-world phenomenon, then build academic vocabulary and scientific reasoning through guided practice. TEKS 4.11C asks students to determine the physical properties of rocks that allow Earth's natural resources to be stored there. Crystal Instruction's free ClearLessons for 4.11C walk through this progression with modeling, guided practice, and built-in checks for understanding, while the ClearSheets provide scaffolded practice. You can download both free on this page.

      What is 4.11C in 4th grade Science?

      TEKS 4.11C is a 4th grade Science standard for Physical Properties of Rocks. It requires students to determine the physical properties of rocks that allow Earth's natural resources to be stored there. It is part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Grade 4 Science.

      Where can I find free TEKS 4.11C lessons and worksheets?

      You can download free TEKS 4.11C lessons and worksheets directly on this page — no login or account required. Crystal Instruction provides free PDF versions of our Physical Properties of Rocks ClearLessons and ClearSheets for Grade 4 Science, and each one is also available as an interactive lesson inside the full Crystal Instruction platform.

      What skills are included in 4th grade Physical Properties of Rocks?

      TEKS 4.11C (Physical Properties of Rocks) covers the following 4th grade Science skills: students learn to determine the physical properties of rocks that allow Earth's natural resources to be stored there. Free resources for this standard include Properties of Rocks.

      Are TEKS 4.11C resources aligned to STAAR?

      Although Grade 4 Science is not directly tested on the Texas STAAR test, TEKS 4.11C builds the foundational skills students need for later STAAR assessments. Every Crystal Instruction ClearSheet for 4.11C is STAAR-aligned, and our ClearLessons are built to STAAR rigor using released STAAR test items, so students practice Physical Properties of Rocks at the depth STAAR expects.