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Earth sciences Common Core RI.3.2 resources
Rocks and Minerals, Types of Rocks, The Rock Cycle Worksheets & Reading Passages
Are you looking for rocks and minerals worksheets that cover igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks with no additional prep? This rock cycle introduction practice set of activities and non-fiction reading comprehension passages are easy to use and your students will love the variety. Learn the types of rocks and minerals through observations, writing prompts, non-fiction rocks and minerals reading comprehension passages (print & Google Forms options), and more. Including the rock cycle.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Rocks and Minerals Unit
Force: Gravity and Friction {Differentiated Reading Passages}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the force. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study gravity, motion, and friction. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are J-N-P-T. (Bonus lowest level included!)$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade lev
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
3 Types of Rocks Reading Passages Worksheets - Rocks and Minerals & Rock Cycle
Are you looking for types of rocks reading passages that cover the rock cycle and rocks and minerals with no additional prep? These reading passages are easy to use and your students will be engaged. They are the perfect addition to any rocks and minerals unit.Students are able to practice their reading comprehension skills while learning more about the 3 types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic and how they are formed. The second reading passage covers the rock cycle and how it wor
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3rd - 6th
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All About Fossils: NGSS Unit Aligned with 3-LS4-1 and 4-ESS1-1!
Complete fossil unit aligned with NGSS with best-selling FOSSIL STATIONS! Explore the world of fossils with your students in a fun and engaging way with All About Fossils! Students will enjoy learning about fossils with several interactive, engaging lessons. Your students will love the hands-on activities such as; making secret fossils in either clay or Play-doh before the class takes a guess as to what it is, making mold fossils out of bread and Swedish fish and comparing maps of T. rex foss
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3rd - 6th
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4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
Also included in: 3rd and 4th Grade Science Bundle (NGSS Aligned)
Weather Activities Reading Passages Tools Weathering & Erosion Worksheet Science
This best-selling Weather and Erosion unit is filled with fun and hands-on activities! This complete unit includes information about Weathering, Erosion, Types of Clouds, Weather Maps, and Weather Instruments. It has leveled Reading Passages with three difficulty levels, build a weather tool science labs, and lots of hands-on activities.In this unit students will learn all about:WeatherWeathering & ErosionTypes of CloudsMeteorologists & ForecastingWeather MapsWater CycleWeather Vocabul
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2nd - 4th
Solar System Activities Reading Passages Worksheets Project Phases of the Moon
This complete unit about the Solar System is designed to help kids learn about the planets, phases of the moon, and two famous astronauts: Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride. With our kid-friendly reading passages and activities, your students will have hours of astronomical fun!It has leveled reading passages, comprehension questions, hands-on activities, a pacing guide, video links, a flip book, fact flaps, vocabulary posters, character studies on Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride, a unit test, answer
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2nd - 4th
Geography Map Skills Unit Lapbook Print & Digital Distance Learning Bundle
Your students will learn about geography and basic map skills in this complete unit--with both print and digital options--including an informational text you can use either in place of or in addition to your textbook. You can use the printable versions, go completely paperless, or use a combination of both!This Geography Map Skills Unit includes an 8-page informational text. This complex text will provide your students with information about the purpose of geography, continents and oceans, the d
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3rd - 5th
Weathering and Erosion Worksheets Activities Reading Passages and Assessments
Struggling to find age-appropriate weathering and erosion worksheets for upper elementary students? These reading comprehension passages and activities are perfect for your weathering and erosion unit. With these no-prep activities, just print, and use in class. What’s the difference between weathering and erosion? Your students will know by the time they complete this set of activities. Learn erosion vs weathering through compare and contrast, cut and paste activity, flip book, writing prompts
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Weathering and Erosion Worksheets Bundle
Producers, Consumers, & Decomposers {Differentiated Close Reading Passages}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage summarizing producers, consumers, and decomposers. General overview of the differences and examples are given. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. $Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply are
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Solar System BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Looking to incorporate the Solar System into several subject areas? This complete no-prep BUNDLE can be used in your Science and Reading/LA block. Students will stay engaged while completing the hands-on activities. Needing something for Google Classroom? This also contains interactive activities.This now contains activities for Google Classroom. There is a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows you to make a copy. There are text boxes that allow students to complete the activities.This unit cont
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1st - 4th
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Fossils Worksheet Activity Types of Fossils - Reading Passages-3rd 4th 5th grade
Are you looking for fossils worksheets that cover how fossils are formed and the types of fossils with no additional prep? These fossils worksheet activities and non-fiction reading comprehension passages are easy to use and your students will love the variety.Learn how fossils are formed through observations, writing prompts, reading comprehension passages (print & Google Forms options), and more. Check out the list below and the preview for an in-depth look at what you get!After using thes
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Fossils Worksheets Bundle
Moon Phases and Lunar Phases Differentiated Close Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Phases of the Moon. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study moon phases, the moon's relationship to Earth, and more. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are J, L and N.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above gr
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
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Extreme Weather & Natural Disasters [MEGA] Unit bundle with 6 PowerPoints
Save 30% off with this bundle! A comprehensive mega unit on Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters provides students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge of Tornadoes, Blizzards, Hurricanes, Tsunamis, Wildfires and Earthquakes across 6 separate unit plans. It provides all the materials students will need for a systematic, organized method to produce an interactive pocket book, which is an interactive student portfolio containing all the work they have created, serving as an
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1st - 3rd
Weather Unit and Reading Passages | Print and Digital
Looking for hands-on activities to teach your students about weather? This cross curricular unit will keep your students ENGAGED while teaching them all they need to know about weather. There are multiple interactive activities that allow you to make lapbooks or to use in interactive notebooks. Along with reading passages, there are also graphing activities, chart activities, and even a map activity. NOTE: This resource now has Google Classroom activities, making it ideal for digital distance l
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1st - 4th
Magnets Reading Passages & Questions Differentiated Comprehension Text
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Magnets. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level readers. Integrate science with your reading and meet each reader's needs with this set. Questions & answer key included. Guided Reading Levels: N-R-UComplete Magnet Bundled Unit That Saves BIG $$Differentiated PassagesI Have, Who Has Vocabulary GameInteractive Notebook Vocabulary Sort & Foldable11 Writing Prompts W/RubricComprehension & Fluency Task Card
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Differentiated Reading Passages Nonfiction Texts bundle
Landforms: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Landforms through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passa
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Rocks & Minerals: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Rocks and Minerals through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions3 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for e
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Weather and Climate Patterns & Weather Graphs and Charts 3-ESS2-1. & 3-ESS2-2.
Weather and Climate for Third Grade Students will learn about weather patterns and make weather graphs and weather charts. They will learn about forecasting the weather based on patterns. Students will design a solution to protect against natural hazards like floods or mudslides. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS for 3rd Grade Weather and Climate.This resource aligns with the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas of Weather and Climate, Natural Hazards, and Earth's Systems. This NGSS unit is com
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3rd
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3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Ecosystems: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ecosystems through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each pass
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Types of Soil Worksheets and Reading Passages | Google Form
Soil and literacy integration! This bundle is a great addition to any soil unit. It includes a variety of activities and assessments on loam, clay, sand, soil layers, and so much more. Students will learn about soil while reading comprehension passages, practicing writing skills, and performing other interactive tasks. Take a look at the preview for a full look at what is included in this bundle. This bundle also includes our Soil Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions. Google
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Types of Soil Worksheets Bundle
Engage NY Module 4 - One Well: The Story of Water on Earth
This resource supports the Engage NY Module 4, but can definitely be used on it's own.
This pack uses the text One Well: The Story of Water on Earth by Rochelle Strauss.
It Includes:
1. An explanation of how to teach students to "Get the Gist" or main idea of nonfiction texts.
2. Suggested lesson structure.
3. Page by page students sheets that support students in finding the gist of each section.
4. Sixteen Tier Two vocabulary words picked carefully from the text.
5. Student sheets with tex
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3rd - 5th
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Solar System: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the solar system through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for eac
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Extreme Types of Weather Severe STORMS Hurricanes Tornados Reading Comprehension
This Extreme Weather nonfiction reading activity lets students explore different types of storms while building essential comprehension skills. They will practice finding the main idea, use context clues and text features, and build vocabulary. It is a great way to integrate science into your reading instruction!TOPICS INCLUDE:Predicting The WeatherHurricanesBlizzardsTornadoesDroughtStorm ChasersWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesWeather vocabulary cards with definitions
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2nd - 3rd
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The Water Cycle {Differentiated Close Reading Passages & Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage summarizing the Water Cycle. General overview of the process and each part of the cycle including precipitation, condensation, and evaporation. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are M-O-R.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
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