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6th grade earth sciences activities for Easel Assessments
Fossils Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about fossils explains: why paleontologists study fossils how fossils are made4 different types of fossils: mold fossil, cast fossil, trace fossil, and true form fossilThe 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 also has a companion YouTube video. Show th
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
The Rock Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the rock cycle:outlines 3 different types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphicexplains how they are formed through erosion and cementation, volcanic activity, and heat and pressuregives examples of each type of rock The 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
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-1
Night and Day Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about night and day explains:that night and day are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axiswhy the sun appears to change position at different times of daywhy there are more daylight hours in the summer than in the winterThe 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 to accommodate black and white printi
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Mars Virtual Field Trip Explore the Mars Rover
Take a virtual field trip to space and to Mars and explore the Mars Rover. Perfect activities, worksheets, and tasks for middle and high schoolers for Mars and Space Science. This PRINT and Go resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from exploring the virtual field trip site. Rather than just look around using the 360 view, these tasks give
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 12th
Solar and Lunar Eclipses Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage explains solar and lunar eclipses, including:solar eclipses happen when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on Earth's surfacelunar eclipses happen when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moonvocabulary such as umbra, penumbra, total eclipse, and partial eclipseThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions -
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Earthquakes Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about earthquakes explains:earthquakes are waves of energy that are released when tectonic plates shiftthey usually happen along fault lines at the edges of tectonic platesthe magnitude of Earthquakes is measured using a seismograph and is ranked on the Richter scaleThe 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:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
El Niño and La Niña Weather Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read comprehension passage explains the weather phenomena known as El Niño and La Niña that occur in the Pacific Ocean every few years and affect weather worldwide. The passage explores how:El Niño and La Niña are caused by changes in wind and water temperature in the Pacific Ocean that affects rainfallEl Niño happens when warm water from the equator is pushed towards the coast of South America, bringing more rainfall to North and South AmericaLa Niña happens when warm water is push
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Seasons Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about what causes the seasons explains:Earth is tilted at an angle, not straight up and down, as it rotatesEarth travels in an orbit around the sun each yearas it orbits, half of Earth is tilted away from the sun and the other half is tilted towards the sun this tilt affects the number of daylight hours and the amount of heat the Earth receives from the sun and causes the 4 seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn (or fall)while one of half of Earth experie
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Jet Streams Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read comprehension passage about jet streams explains:jet streams are strong bands of wind that move from west to east in the mid to upper troposphere (the layer of the atmosphere we live in)Earth has 4 major jet streams: 2 polar jet streams near the north and south pole and 2 subtropical jet streams closer to the equatorjet streams are formed when warm air masses meet cold air masses due to the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun jet streams help move weather systems a
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Layers of Earth Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about Earth's Layers:discusses the 4 layers of Earth: crust, mantle, outer core, and inner coregives details like the thickness of each layer, it's composition (rock or metal), and whether it is solid or moltendiscusses how geologists study volcanoes and other clues on Earth's surface to learn more about what is inside the EarthThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL an
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS1-3
Earth's Spheres Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read one page science passage is all about Earth's spheres, including: geosphere (plus the lithosphere) hydrosphereatmospherebiosphere The passage explores each sphere, what it's made of, why it's important, and how it interacts with the other spheres. It touches on important natural processes such as the rock cycle and the water cycle. This resource includes a one page passage, 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions -
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
The Gulf Stream Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read comprehension passage explains that the Gulf Stream:is a strong ocean current that travels from the Gulf of Mexico towards northern Europeaffects climate and weather on Earthis caused by a large system of currents and winds called an oceanic gyreis studied by meteorologists and used to help predict the weatherThis resource includes a one page passage, 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Weather Maps Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read comprehension passage about weather maps (specifically isotherm and isobar maps) explains:meteorologists use symbols on maps to organize weather information and make predictions about temperature, pressure, precipitation, wind, humidity, etc.isotherm lines connect areas with similar temperature and can be used to predict weather caused by cold fronts and warm fronts isobar lines connect areas with similar air pressure (barometric pressure) and can be used to predict weather cau
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Hurricanes Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about hurricanes explains:how and where hurricanes formhow hurricanes are categorizedhow hurricanes are namedThe 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. This reading passage is part of a growing collection of science reading passages. Check out some of the other grea
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-5
Climate Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about climate explains:the difference between climate and weatherEarth is divided into 5 main climate categories: tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polarclimate is affected by latitude, elevation, landforms, ocean wind and currents, and closeness to waterclimate determines which plant and animal species can survive in a regionclimate can change over long periods of time (like during ice ages) and human activities can affect climate change The passage
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, 3-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-6
...
Also included in: Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Minerals Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about minerals:defines what a mineral isdescribes some of the many ways we use mineralsdetails how scientists identify minerals using characteristics like hardness, color, luster, streak, and cleavage/fracture 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 to accommodate black and white printing. This reading pas
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
Weathering Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about weathering explains how the Appalachian Mountain range has shrunk to a fifth of its original size through weathering. It explains the 3 types of weathering: Physical weathering (caused by changes in temperature) Chemical weathering (when minerals dissolve in water) Biological weathering (when plants and animals break apart rocks)It also briefly explains erosion and deposition. This download includes a one page reading passage, 10 multiple choice reading
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
Also included in: Zoe's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Erosion Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage defines erosion as the movement of pieces of rock, called sediment, over time. It explains how the Grand Canyon formed from erosion caused by the Colorado River. It describes 4 causes of erosion: GravityWindIceMoving water This download includes a one page reading passage, 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 accommodat
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
The Three Rs Reduce Reuse Recycle Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT & DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) explains:how overuse of natural resources hurts planet Earthwhy it's important to reduce, reuse, and recycle to help protect the environmenthow to reduce use of natural resourceshow to reuse things (like water bottles, shopping bags, etc.) what recycling is and how it worksThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google For
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
...
Natural Resources Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about natural resources explains:natural resources are found in nature but can be used to make synthetic resourcesexamples of natural resourcesthe difference between renewable and nonrenewable resourcesnatural resources are not evenly distributed on Earth because of factors like climate, geologic processes, and the location of ancient lifethe uneven distribution of resources has led to conflict and warThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehensi
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-PS1-3
Sedimentary Rocks Rock Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about sedimentary rocks: explains how sedimentary rocks form including important processes such as weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementationgives examples of several different types of sedimentary rocks explains why sedimentary rock layers often contain fossils and what can be learned from studying them.The passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Go
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-ESS2-1
Soil Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about soil covers: Why soil is so important - it provides home for plants and organisms, filters water, keeps atmospheric gasses balanced, and cycles nutrientsThe layers of soil (horizons) - humus, topsoil, subsoil, parent material, and bedrockHow soil forms and which factors affect soil (like topography, climate, animal activity, etc.)The passage comes with 10 multiple choice comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
Earth's Atmosphere Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read comprehension passage about Earth's atmosphere explains that the atmosphere is a layer of air that surrounds Earth's surface like a blanket. It helps regulate temperature and weather and provides oxygen for animals and carbon dioxide for plants. It is divided into 5 major atmospheric layers that include:tropospherestratosphere (this is where the ozone layer is found)mesospherethermosphereexosphereThe passage explores how the atmosphere insulates Earth by trapping heat from the
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
, 5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Rocks and Minerals Identification Lab Activity for Earth Science Unit
Engage your students in the intriguing world of geology with Rocks and Minerals Identification Lab Activity, designed to deepen their understanding of mineral properties and identification. Through hands-on experimentation, students explore a variety of mineral characteristics, including hardness according to the Mohs scale, streak, cleavage, magnetism, luster, electrical conductivity, and more. With the aid of a comprehensive key, students embark on a journey to identify 12 mystery minerals, ho
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
, MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS3-1
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