Animal Adaptations Science & Literacy through Close Reading Inquiry Unit

Make teaching science fun with these engaging, hands-on activities about animal adaptations for your science unit. This unit includes a structured and research-based framework for completing the lessons using the five E’s of instruction. Quick and easy setup plus clear directions make these activities perfect for teaching the NGSS standards.

Students learn how adaptations are essential for the survival of all living things through reading literature, poetry, nonfiction texts, and online articles.

Here's what you'll get:

This 45-page pdf includes the following information:

• How to build background before a unit.
• Close reading strategies and ideas for teaching
• Graphic organizers for analyzing texts and comparing information.
• Writing prompt paper with text-dependent questions.
• Vocabulary words
• Helpful Online Links
• Fun Extension Activities & Technology Projects
• Links to Interactive Notebooks using Google Slides
• Student response sheets
• Answer keys
• Teaching notes
• Digital resources

Texts used in this unit include:

• Beast Feast by Douglas Florian
• Into the Sea by Brenda Guiberson
• Owen & Mzee
• What Do You Do When Something Wants to Eat You

Your students will love learning about this science concept. They'll be out of their seats, engaged in scientific discussions and exploring life science concepts.

This life science unit uses manipulatives and materials readily available in most classrooms.

Prep is quick and easy... Print the student pages, gather the materials listed, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

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