Science Reading Comprehension | Solar System | Rotation And Revolution of Earth

Help students stop mixing up Rotation and the revolution of the Earth during your astronomy unit. Emphasis is on understanding the different movements of the solar system. Easy Prep Planning. Specifically made for Google Classroom and perfect for digital learning. Printable and Digital versions included. Students expand their comprehension and vocabulary skills with concept maps, summary strategies, and an acrostic word puzzle assessment.

Students will expand their knowledge of rotation and revolution. They will learn a brief history of how the Earth is not the center of the solar system. The focus will expand into the how and the why of the solar system's movement. They can learn more by visiting included links to articles and videos. Students can perform the "Try This" as an at-home activity.

Students will be guided on how to write a summary using the About/Point strategy. They will complete a concept map on key vocabulary terms. Assessment questions included. Students will complete an acrostic word puzzle assessment. This enables them to self-correct answers. An anchor chart helps reinforce concepts for a group project or classroom discussion.

Teachers will like the flexibility of being able to use it for distance learning or in the classroom. We created it so it can be done individually or integrated into guided lessons. An answer key is included. Teachers can easily turn it into a complete week-long lesson plan or more by using everything included. It is all set to go. Just add in the "Try This" activity.

Please note that Easel by TpT does not apply. You will receive a direct link to the Google Slide in the PDF.

This Reading in the Content Area Lesson Includes:

• Google Slide Pages with editable text boxes for the student's answers.
• Google Slide Pages without text boxes for printing.
• Google Slide Link with Directions for Download and Use
• Tips for the Classroom
• Answer Keys
• Rotation and Revolution, What's the Difference? Reading Passage
• Interesting Facts About Earth's Rotation and Revolution Anchor Chart-Differentiated

1. Chart Filled In
2. Students Fill in.

• “Learn More” Links to Articles and Videos
• "Try This" At-Home Star Observing
• About/Point Summary Strategy
• Comprehension Questions
• Vocabulary Word Map (Can be used with as many words as you want them to focus on.)
• Acrostic Word Puzzle Assessment

Great for in-class lessons, distance learning, Google Classroom, homeschooling, and anyone wanting to expand their knowledge. Also makes great sub plans. Great for students at home on Quarantine or sick days.

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