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Environment Common Core RI.5.4 resources
Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Passages Activities Photosynthesis Food Chains Web
Make teaching about ecosystems and biomes fun with this complete unit! With this BEST SELLER, your students will learn all about the different types of ecosystems, biomes, food chains, photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they interact with each other. This engaging unit includes information about different types of ecosystems and biomes, as well as hands-on activities that bring the topics to life. Help your students understand ecosystems and biomes in a meaningful wa
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
Photosynthesis Activities Reading Passage & Worksheets Label The Diagram
This pack includes reading passages about Photosynthesis and lots of activities including diagrams, a cloze passage, vocabulary posters and more! This pack is perfect for science centers!In this pack you will find:✔Two reading passages✔Cloze Passage ✔Constructed Response Questions✔Summarizing Activity ✔Vocabulary Posters - great for student handouts, interactive notebooks, and bulletin boards!✔Spotlight on Vocabulary✔Answer Keys✔Sequencing Activity✔For Elementary Grades – Second grade, Third gra
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2nd - 5th
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Animal Adaptations Reading Passages Worksheets Activities Project 3rd 4th Grade
This Animal Adaptations complete unit has reading passages, activities, and vocabulary to teach about physical adaptations, behavioral adaptations, instincts, learned behaviors, and types of camouflage. You’ll be able to differentiate for all students with reading passages with three levels of difficulty.This unit includes reading passages, hands-on activities, a pacing guide, video links, vocabulary posters, a review guide, exit slips, a unit test, and more! With Information About:Animal Adapta
Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
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Food Chains and Food Webs Worksheets Reading Passages Nonfiction Close Read
Looking for close reading materials to help your students understand food webs and food chains? With this print-and-go set, your students will learn and think critically about how ecosystems and food chains, and webs are related, along with learning about the ins and outs of a pond ecosystem and desert habitat.Included are 3, two-page articles to help your students understand food chains.Your students will practice gathering important information as they read science content in informational tex
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3rd - 5th
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Biomes Unit Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
Explore the world’s 5 major biomes with these biomes reading passages that include everything you need to work on vocabulary and comprehension skills with your students! These printables work great to send home for at home learning or distance learning for both Science or ELA. Differentiated reading passages (3 levels) allow you to meet the needs of all students to ensure complete understanding of the content! Take a look at the product preview for a closer look at each biome. All follow-up ac
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Reading Comprehension Passages and Activity
Do you want to teach your students about renewable and nonrenewable energy; including the advantages and disadvantages of each? Do you want to integrate reading and science?These no-prep nonfiction reading passages about energy will save you so much time, and do just that!Included in this resource are: Nine reading passages were written on different levels. Each passage comes with a photo of the energy in action.The types of energy include:Wind EnergyBiofuelsSolar Energy
Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Differentiated Science Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
Earth's Four Spheres BUNDLE: Geosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere
***Now includes a digital update!*** The comprehension questions for all four texts are now available as a Google Form quiz. If you already own this product, just re-download to access the links!The Four Spheres bundle consists of four informational texts with comprehension questions: "The Hydrosphere," "The Biosphere," "The Atmosphere," and "The Geosphere". It also includes Placemat Notes and an Inquiry Activity for sphere interactions.The four spheres texts are based off of the 5th grade NGSS
Grades:
5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Energy and Matter in an Ecosystem | Full Unit Science BUNDLE
What does an ecosystem include, what is an aquatic biome and a terrestrial biome, and how do human activities affect ecosystems? While the standards closely align with 5th Grade NGSS standards, if you teach about ecosystems and organisms in general, this may be perfect for you! Here, your students will learn more by answering the following Big Questions:What Is An Ecosystem and the Organisms Within?Where Do Plants Get the Material They Need For Growth?How Do Matter and Energy Flow In An Ecosyste
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, 5-PS3-1
, 5-PS1-1
, 5-LS1-1
Fossil Fuels Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about fossil fuels explains how most of the energy we use comes from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas discusses the consequences of using fossil fuels. For example, they are not sustainable and produce pollution when burned that harms the Earth. The passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Zoe's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Yellowstone Wolves - 3 Part Informational Text
During the 1930's, people viewed wolves as dangerous and destructive animals and sought to remove them from Yellowstone National Park. This three-part informational text takes students on a journey from the wolves removal in the 1930s to their amazing return in the 1990s and the subsequent transformation of Yellowstone's present-day ecosystem. The ecological changes after their removal were widespread and evident. An excellent lesson about the power of nature's interconnections and the casca
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Renewable Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage explains differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources with examples, advantages, and disadvantages of each. Vocabulary includes: sustainable turbinefossil fuelssolar power wind power hydro powerThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. The passage
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Energy Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
This bundle of 15 Science Shorts reading comprehension passages is all about energy! Topics include: Heat TransferLight EnergySound EnergyKinetic EnergyPotential EnergyElectricity MagnetismRenewable EnergySimple MachinesSolar PowerWind PowerHydropowerFossil FuelsTypes of WavesConductors and InsulatorsEach passage comes with 10 multiple choice questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate blac
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Earth Science Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
This Science Shorts bundle contains 14 reading passages relating to Earth Science. Topics include: Earth's LayersTectonic PlatesThe Rock CycleVolcanoesEarthquakesTsunamisMineralsFossilsWeatheringErosionDepositionLandformsSoilEach passage comes with 10 multiple choice questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing.Each of these passages is also sold separately and can b
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3rd - 6th
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Water Cycle Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
This Science Shorts bundle includes 6 reading comprehension passages about the water cycle (hydrologic cycle). Topics include: the water cycle (overview)evaporation and transpirationcondensationclouds (cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbus, etc.)precipitationrunoff and collection Each passage comes with 10 multiple choice questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing.All o
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
Clouds Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage explains what causes clouds to form and describes different types of clouds including: cirruscumulus stratusnimbusfogThis passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. It also includes a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the passage to increase student comprehension. It provides a great modification for students who need a read al
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
5th Grade Science NGSS Aligned Unit About Earth's Place in the Universe
Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS?This fifth-grade earth science unit fits the bill! We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.It comes with:- 8 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.Lesson 1 - What Do We Know About the Stars?Lesson 2 - Learning About Specific StarsLesson 3 - How Big is the Sun in Relation to the Planets?Lesson 4 - Writing a ClaimLesson 5 - The Sun's ShadowsLesson 6 - The Earth's Rotation and Revolution(Patterns
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Grades:
5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
Also included in: 5th Grade Science NGSS Aligned Bundle
Human Impact on the Environment Activity Communities Using Science Ideas
Communities are using scientific ideas to address environmental issues and protect resources! Students will read informational text about the way three different communities are using scientific ideas to manage their environmental problems. Students will obtain and evaluate information through the three articles they read. This unit begins and ends with the use of phenomena. Great for Science Reading Comprehension! Great for Environmental Science and Earth Day!Students will evaluate design solut
Subjects:
Grades:
5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Tides Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about tides explains: why the tides change from high to lowwhat tides has to do with the moon's gravitational pullIt includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the passage to increase student c
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Symbiosis Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage describes symbiosis and gives examples of 3 different types of symbiotic animal relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. It includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing.The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the passage
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Predicting Weather Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Weather Map Reading
This power point goes over how professionals use technology to predict weather. It also teaches students how to read weather maps.
Terms Included
- Forecast
- Meteorologist
- Weather Balloons
- Weather Satellite
- Weather Stations
- Computers
- Weather Maps
- Weather Service Map
- Newspaper Weather Maps
There is a notes page and activity page included. Both the presentation and the work page can be found in the zip file. There is an answer key included. The preview file is a pdf of the power
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Plants Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about plants explains: the difference between flowering and non-flowering plantsthe main parts of a plant including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers (stamens, carpels, ovules)how plants get energy through photosynthesishow flowering plants use pollen to reproduce This passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
, 5-LS1-1
Florida's Geography Paired Passages, Reading Comprehension Questions & Writing
Florida's Geography: How do people affect Florida's environment? Paired Passages & Informative/Explanatory Writing - Digital & PDFThis is a set of three leveled paired passages or texts with multiple choice and short answer or response comprehension questions, as well as an extended writing prompt. The included texts are non-fiction. These texts can be used as:close readingsocial studies lessonsreading comprehensionpaired passages with an extended writing piece.The extended writing promp
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Solar Energy Activity Types of Energy Reading Comprehension Passages
Looking for different forms of energy activities for Earth Day this April? Your students will love to read about solar energy and complete activities that have them thinking about different ways to harness the Sun's energy...just like scientists!Students will learn and think critically about the different forms of energy. Included are 2 two-page articles to help your students understand the forms of energy, solar energy, and how solar panels work.Your students will practice gathering important i
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Science Solar Energy
Matter and Energy in Ecosystems | Full Guided Science Lesson Bundle
What is a food chain pyramid? By answering this big question: How do matter and energy flow in an ecosystem? you will learn how matter and energy flow through producers, primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers, the difference between a food chain and a food web, and more. While the standards closely align with 5th Grade NGSS standards, this may be perfect for you if you are teaching about food chains and food webs in general!❤ This product is included in a UNIT BUNDLE marked down 20% off. It
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
Also included in: Year Long Science Bundle | Four Full Unit Science BUNDLES
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