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4.58 Generate, Compare and Optimize Solutions Worksheet

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This Grade 4 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 4.58 Generate, Compare and Optimize Solutions. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Generate, Compare and Optimize Solutions - Select the solution that best meets criteria and constraints using evidence, noting trade‑offs among multiple options. (NGSS 3‑5‑ETS1‑2; SEP Designing Solutions; CCC Optimization)

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Grade 4

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Science

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Science Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A team is optimizing a soil tray cover. Version 1 meets “reduce splashing soil” but fails “allow seedlings to grow.” Version 2 meets “allow seedlings to grow” but no longer meets “reduce splashing soil.” What is the strongest plan for Version 3?

AUse Version 1 only, because meeting “reduce splashing soil” is enough.

BUse Version 2 only, because meeting “allow seedlings to grow” is enough.

CPick the version the team likes best without retesting.

DCombine the successful parts: keep the feature that meets “reduce splashing soil,” add the change that meets “allow seedlings to grow,” and retest.

Solution & Explanation:Optimization uses evidence from more than one test to combine strengths, fix weaknesses, and check the improved design again.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A team is optimizing a classroom message code. Version 1 meets “send four directions” but fails “be easy to decode.” Version 2 meets “be easy to decode” but no longer meets “send four directions.” What is the strongest plan for Version 3?

AUse Version 1 only, because meeting “send four directions” is enough.

BUse Version 2 only, because meeting “be easy to decode” is enough.

CCombine the successful parts: keep the feature that meets “send four directions,” add the change that meets “be easy to decode,” and retest.

DPick the version the team likes best without retesting.

Solution & Explanation:Optimization uses evidence from more than one test to combine strengths, fix weaknesses, and check the improved design again.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A team is optimizing a paper tower. Version 1 meets “stand at least 30 cm tall” but fails “not fall when gently shaken.” Version 2 meets “not fall when gently shaken” but no longer meets “stand at least 30 cm tall.” What is the strongest plan for Version 3?

AUse Version 1 only, because meeting “stand at least 30 cm tall” is enough.

BCombine the successful parts: keep the feature that meets “stand at least 30 cm tall,” add the change that meets “not fall when gently shaken,” and retest.

CUse Version 2 only, because meeting “not fall when gently shaken” is enough.

DPick the version the team likes best without retesting.

Solution & Explanation:Optimization uses evidence from more than one test to combine strengths, fix weaknesses, and check the improved design again.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 4 Science students. It aligns with educational standard ESS.4.58 (Compare design solutions against criteria and constraints to choose the best option.).