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Astronomy Common Core RI.3.1 centers
Phases of the Moon Cut and Paste, Moon Calendar, Experiment, Moon Facts Book
Are you looking for an easy way to explain facts about the moon and the moon phases? Students are naturally curious about the moon. These high-interest, low prep activities will explain the moon and the moon phases in a way in which students can easily make connections and understand. You can also use this as a digital resource for your students in Google Classroom for remote learning. As students learn about the phases of the moon they can follow up with this wide variety of differentiated act
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1st - 4th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Solar System Activities and Worksheets | Sun Moon Stars Reading Passages
Learn about five different topics with these quick solar system worksheets. These reading passages are informative and brief! Each reading passage and comprehension page is condensed into one page. Save BIG when you purchase the Science Reading Comprehension and Questions! Please note: This resource is also a part of my Solar System Unit Bundle! Topics Include: ♥ The Sun♥ The Earth♥ Our Solar System♥ Our Moon♥ Constellations This resource includes: ♥ Table of contents (for a quick look ahead)♥ 5
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Solar System and Planets Bundle
Space Close Reading
Close Reading: Space- This 54 page product contains 12 space-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following topics:-the moon-the sun-stars-space shuttles-Mercury-Venus-Earth-Mars-Jupiter-Saturn-Uranus-NeptuneAnchor charts to better explain close reading are also included.I introduce the product with examples of how I use the articles in my person
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1st - 3rd
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Solar System and Planets Bundle
Get six weeks of lessons for teaching about our solar system and planets with this bundle! I've included a pacing guide with simple activities for 30 days! I've also included many vocabulary words, definitions, and bonus activities. Each topic includes a PowerPoint, interactive notebook pieces, vocabulary, reading passages, and task cards. I've also included STEAM activities to get your students engaged in learning! Topics include: Our Solar SystemFacts About PlanetsEarth as a PlanetShadows (Ear
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2nd - 4th
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National Geographic Kids Planets {Nonfiction Comprehension Guide}
The nonfiction lesson activities provided throughout this comprehension guide along with the text, will provide students with a range of meaningful and deliberate practices to improve learning. Each of these lessons can be given as classroom work, homework, or can work great as center activities. The nonfiction text will engage the student and the lessons are created so scaffolding can be addressed as needed.
Download the sample preview to see every page!
Every student enjoys reading these Nat
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2nd - 4th
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Planet Info Sheets
Planet Informational sheets for elementary school!
We used it for an informational search at the beginning of our Solar System unit in 3rd grade.
Please rate if you decide to download this resource. :)
ONE FACT SHEET EACH FOR:
~*Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune*~
Each fact sheet includes:
- Distance from Sun
- Order from the Sun
- Diameter of the planet
- Fun facts about the planet!
Info worksheet for sale at store for $1!
Full lesson plan and bundle available a
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2nd - 6th
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Solar System Close Reading Passages - Reading Comprehension with Passages
Make reading comprehension come alive with these 11 engaging, hands-on, and interesting solar system close reading brochures ! This set includes 11 low-prep close reading passages, perfect for small groups, literacy centers, content area instruction, tutoring, and homework. They have SO many uses! THEY ARE SO EASY TO PREP, JUST PRINT FRONT AND BACK, TRIFOLD, AND VOILA! This resource contains everything you will need to implement close reading in your classroom! There are also text-dependent ques
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3rd
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Also included in: Science Close Reading Passages - Reading Comprehension Bundle
Solar Eclipse Reading & Questions | Centers | Science | Informational 2nd-5th
⭐️A no-prep informational study about the solar eclipse! This science resource includes a Lexile range 810-1000 passage that supports comprehension, academic and domain-specific vocabulary acquisition, and is a great addition to any astronomy study. Great for a sub-binder, centers, or early finisher/enrichment. Non-fiction Text (Lexile Range 3rd-5th grade independent readers, 2nd grade advanced readers)5 Multiple choice comprehension questions that support finding evidence in a text4 written re
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2nd - 4th
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Solar System | Close Reading Comprehension | Space | Centers | Science
⭐️Engage students with a no-prep study of the solar system! This resource includes a Lexile range 810-1000 passage that supports comprehension, academic and domain-specific vocabulary acquisition and is a great addition to any study of space, astronomy, or the planets. Great for a sub-binder, centers, or early finisher/enrichment.Non-fiction Text (Lexile Range 810-1000, perfect for strong 2nd grade-4th grade independent readers)5 Multiple choice comprehension questions that support finding evide
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2nd - 5th
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The Moon Seems to Change Comprehension Assessment
This assessment can be used to check understanding of informational text:The Moon Seems to Change by Franklyn M. Branley.Includes: 10 comprehension questions and complete answer key.Vocabulary Cards for this book can be found here:The Moon Seems to Change -Vocabulary Cards
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2nd - 4th
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Magic School Bus SPACE EXPLORERS Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (Includes questions
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2nd - 4th
Mars - Differentiated Science Reading Passages
“Differentiated Science Literacy Reading Passages – The Planet Mars” will allow each student in your class to enjoy the same high-quality science content at their own differentiated reading skill level. This resource contains an illustrated reading passage on the planet Mars which has been differentiated for grades 3 – 7. This resource integrates a science topic with Common Core reading standards and differentiates the passages by grade level. It will allow you to save time, teach across your
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3rd - 7th
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Magic School Bus SPACE EXPLORERS Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for student
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2nd - 4th
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Fun Facts Solar System Book
This a great resource for children to do some research about the solar system. I utilized it by hanging reading cards up around the classroom for each planet and the sun. The children worked throughout the week to read all the informational cards and completed the book. They really enjoyed the activity!
At the conclusion of the week, the children chose the planet they were the most intrigued by (now that they had some basic knowledge of each) to do further research on and complete an inform
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3rd - 5th
Magic School Bus COLOR DAY RELAY - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for student
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2nd - 4th
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