4th grade rocks, earthquakes and volcanoes
Quick answer
In 4th grade (ages 9–10), children read rock layers and fossils, see how weathering and erosion shape land, and learn where earthquakes and volcanoes happen. Start with Learn Bright "Rocks for Kids", then Generation Genius, Crash Course Kids and calm SciShow Kids lessons. Play all on repeat, or loop one diagram.
Videos in this playlist
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Rocks for Kids | Learn all about geology and rocksLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 2
Rocks for Kids | Igneous, Sedimentary, & Metamorphic RocksHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop - 3
3 Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 4
The Building Blocks of Earth: Rocks | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop - 5
The Many Layers of Sedimentary Rocks | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop - 6
The 3 Types of Rocks | Educational Science Rap CurriculumFlocabularyPlay from here Loop - 7
Rock Layers & Fossils Video Lesson for Kids | Explore Sharktooth Hill | Grades 3-5GenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 8
Fossils for Kids | Learn all about how fossils are formed, the types of fossils and more!Learn BrightPlay from here Loop - 9
What are Fossils? for Kids | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop - 10
Weathering for Kids | What Is Weathering? Fun Introduction to Weathering for KidsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 11
Weathering and Erosion | What Is the Difference between Weathering and Erosion?Learn BrightPlay from here Loop - 12
Weathering and Erosion Video Lesson for Kids | Science Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 13
Weathering and Erosion: Crash Course Kids #10.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 14
The Power of Water for Kids: How Erosion by Water Shapes Landforms for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 15
Layers of the Earth for Kids | Learn facts about the different layers of EarthLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 16
Plate Tectonics for Kids | Tectonic plates explainedLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 17
Pangea for Kids | Learn all about the supercontinent of long ago!Learn BrightPlay from here Loop - 18
Where Do Mountains Come From? | Geology for KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop - 19
Earthquakes for Kids STEM | Learn why earthquakes happen and how to measure themLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 20
What Causes Earthquakes?SciShow KidsPlay from here Loop - 21
Earthquake Facts for Kids!Mr. DeMaioPlay from here Loop - 22
Earthquakes and Tsunamis for Kids | A fun engaging introduction to Earthquakes and Tsunamis for KidsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 23
What Is a Volcano? for Kids | Learn all about these unique landformsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 24
All About Volcanoes for Children: Introduction to Volcanoes for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 25
Every Kind of Volcano | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop - 26
Natural Disasters for Kids | Earthquakes, Volcanoes & Tsunamis | Grades 3-5 | ScienceGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 27
Can Your Structure Survive an Earthquake? | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
What does this 4th grade earth science unit cover?
It covers the three rock types, rock layers and fossils, weathering and erosion, Earth's layers and plates, and why earthquakes and volcanoes happen. It ends with ways people design buildings to stay safer. A child should explain how rock layers show change over time.
How does RepeatWatch help with earth science?
Set an A–B loop on one animation, like plates moving apart, and pause to sketch it. Slow a diagram to 0.75×, save the rocks, erosion and plates parts on keys 1–9, and stop after a few loops to keep sessions short.
Frequently asked questions
Are these videos too scary for children?
The list uses calm, factual lessons from educational channels and leaves out disaster footage and dramatic stories. If a child feels worried, focus on how scientists measure earthquakes and how engineers design safer buildings, and pause to talk.
What grade learns about earthquakes and volcanoes?
In the US, the NGSS 4th grade earth science standards cover rock layers, weathering and erosion, patterns of earthquakes and volcanoes, and reducing the impact of natural hazards. Grade levels vary by country and school.