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4th grade science guided reading books for Google Apps

Preview of scientific method worksheet Science reading comprehension passages and questions

scientific method worksheet Science reading comprehension passages and questions

Looking for a way to increase science reading comprehension and science literacy in your classroom? Help your students learn all about the scientific method, how to do a controlled experiment, and accuracy versus being precise with this scientific method science reading comprehension passages with note-taking templates that guide the students, comprehension worksheets that have leveled questions, and Task cards to extend the learning. Perfect for Common Core Literacy Science Standards.These comp
Preview of Light and Shadow | Science Reading Passages

Light and Shadow | Science Reading Passages

Created by
Brain Ninjas
Learn everything there is to know about light and shadow through these simple reading passages that require no more prepping than simply printing the pages or posting a link to the pages. These passages were written to replace the need for textbooks, whether you are teaching in person or online.This resource is part of our Light and Shadow Unit Bundle.This enlightening resource includes:ten reading passages designed for Grade Four reading level (though we understand that not all students read at
Preview of Simple Machines | Science Reading Passages | Wheels and Levers

Simple Machines | Science Reading Passages | Wheels and Levers

Created by
Brain Ninjas
Learn everything there is to know about simple machines through these reading passages that require no more prepping than simply printing the pages or posting a link. These passages were written to replace the need for textbooks whether you are teaching in person or online.This resource is part of our Simple Machines Unit.This time-saving resource includes:ten reading passages designed for Grade Four reading level (though we understand that not all students read at the exact level).topics aligne
Preview of Two Degrees by Alan Gratz Environmental Science Middle School Novel Guide

Two Degrees by Alan Gratz Environmental Science Middle School Novel Guide

Created by
Mrs Lena
Two Degrees by Alan Gratz Environmental Science Middle School Novel Guide is great for teaching about wildfires, hurricanes and environmental threats to Arctic animals and Earth's ecosystem. This novel guide consists of two parts, teacher's section and student's section. Filled with background information on wildfires, hurricanes, and the Arctic ecosystem. This novel guide includes:Learning ObjectivesKWL ChartChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions and answersBackground geographical i
Preview of Science Informational Text for Google Classroom: Lentic and Lotic Waterways

Science Informational Text for Google Classroom: Lentic and Lotic Waterways

Created by
Emily Kissner
Build a reading lesson around informational text! Learn about the difference between lentic (still) and lotic (moving) waterways. This file includes a Google Slides presentation, a link to a read-aloud version of the text, a compare and contrast drag-and-drop, a scaffolded summary, and a Google Forms quiz. Text: A compare and contrast text about lentic and lotic waterways builds a connection between reading and science. The text is presented as a Google Slides presentation for easy assignment. (
Preview of Arctic Fox Animal Research Nonfiction Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities

Arctic Fox Animal Research Nonfiction Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities

This Arctic Fox Informational Article and Comprehension Activities includes an article about Arctic foxes in two formats (two-page color photos & one-page text), website resources for online articles and videos about Arctic foxes, a fact sort sheet where students can sort facts about Arctic foxes, a variety of note-taking sheets, comprehension activities, and mini-report pages.Use these articles as a resource when researching and writing about animals. Read the article, look at a variety of
Preview of Arctic Wolf Animal Research Nonfiction Reading Passage Comprehension Activities

Arctic Wolf Animal Research Nonfiction Reading Passage Comprehension Activities

This Arctic Wolf Informational Article and Comprehension Activities includes an article about Arctic wolves in two formats (two-page color photos & one-page text), website resources for online articles and videos about Arctic wolves, a fact sort sheet where students can sort facts about Arctic wolves, a variety of note-taking sheets, comprehension activities, and mini-report pages.Use these articles as a resource when researching and writing about animals. Read the article, look at a variet
Preview of Classroom Chemistry Lessons | Reading Passages

Classroom Chemistry Lessons | Reading Passages

Created by
Brain Ninjas
Learn everything there is to know about classroom chemistry through these simple reading passages that require no more prepping than simply printing the pages or posting a link to the pages. These passages were written to replace the need for textbooks, whether you are teaching in person or online.This resource is included in our Chemistry Unit. This useful resource includes:ten reading passages designed for an approximate Grade Five reading level (though we understand that not all students read
Preview of Manta Ray Animal Research Nonfiction Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities

Manta Ray Animal Research Nonfiction Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities

This Manta Ray Informational Article and Comprehension Activities includes an article about manta rays in two formats (two-page color photos & one-page text), website resources for online articles and videos about the manta ray, a fact sort sheet where students can sort facts about the manta ray, a variety of note-taking sheets, comprehension activities, and mini-report pages.Google Classroom Digital Components► Google Slides with student sheets include drag and drop (moveable) pieces and te
Preview of Plant Growth and Changes | Science Reading Passages

Plant Growth and Changes | Science Reading Passages

Created by
Brain Ninjas
Learn everything there is to know about plant growth and changes through these reading passages that require no more prepping than simply printing the pages or posting a link to the pages. These passages were written to replace the need for textbooks whether you are teaching in person or online.This resource is part of our Plant Growth Unit.This easy-to-use resource includes:ten reading passages designed for an approximate Grade Four reading level (though we understand that not all students read
Preview of Electricity and Magnetism Reading Passages

Electricity and Magnetism Reading Passages

Created by
Brain Ninjas
Learn everything there is to know about electricity through these simple reading passages that require no more prepping than simply printing the pages or posting a link to the pages. These passages were written to replace the need for textbooks, whether you are teaching in person or online.This resource is part of our Electricity and Magnetism Unit.This engaging resource includes:ten reading passages designed for an approximate Grade Five reading level (though we understand that not all students
Preview of Wetland Ecosystems | Science Reading Passages

Wetland Ecosystems | Science Reading Passages

Created by
Brain Ninjas
Learn everything there is to know about wetlands through these simple reading passages that require no more prepping than simply printing the pages or posting a link to the pages. These passages were written to replace the need for textbooks, whether you are teaching in person or online.This resource is part of our Wetlands Unit. This useful resource includes:ten reading passages designed for an approximate Grade Five reading level (though we understand that not all students read at the exact le
Preview of Giant Clam Animal Research Nonfiction Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities

Giant Clam Animal Research Nonfiction Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities

This Giant Clam Informational Article and Comprehension Activities includes an article about giant clams in two formats (two-page color photos & one-page text), website resources for online articles and videos about the giant clams, a fact sort sheet where students can sort facts about the giant clams, a variety of note-taking sheets, comprehension activities, and mini-report pages.Google Classroom Digital Components added in October 2020► Google Slides with student sheets include drag and d
Preview of ESL/ELL Moon: Literacy, Language, Oracy, Fluency, Comprehension, & Writing

ESL/ELL Moon: Literacy, Language, Oracy, Fluency, Comprehension, & Writing

Created by
Amber Socaciu
Develop literacy, language, fluency, oracy, and writing skills using 1 text over 4 days in a small group. This resource includes detailed lesson plans using the text Exploring Earth's Moon (a linked passage) to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Each lesson supports vocabulary development, comprehension, fluency, and oracy with explicit language instruction. The Lexile range for this passage is 640-810. The unit ends with a writing task where students use the vocabulary an
Preview of STEM Literature Cook Prize 2019-2024 Honor and Winner Digital Book BINGO

STEM Literature Cook Prize 2019-2024 Honor and Winner Digital Book BINGO

Created by
Caryn Dingman
Cook Prize 2019-2024 Honor and Winner STEM Literature Digital Book BINGO with Google Slide Student Book BINGO BoardsWant to encourage students to discover and explore the Cook Prize 2019-2024 STEM Honor and Award books? Do you use Accelerated Reader, OR have other book quiz options available? This EDITABLE Google Slide Book BINGO activity, integrating science, technology, engineering, math, and reading can be an engaging way for students to continue to build confidence and stamina as independent
Preview of Weather Reading Passages

Weather Reading Passages

Created by
Brain Ninjas
Learn everything there is to know about weather through these simple reading passages that require no more prepping than simply printing the pages or posting a link to them. These passages were written to replace the need for textbooks whether you are teaching in person or online.This resource is part of our Weather Unit Bundle.This easy-to-use resource includes:ten reading passages designed for an approximate Grade Five reading level (though we understand that not all students read at the exact
Preview of Science Reading Passages | Waste in Our World

Science Reading Passages | Waste in Our World

Created by
Brain Ninjas
Learn everything there is to know about waste management through these simple reading passages that require no more prepping than simply printing the pages or posting a link to the pages. These passages were written to replace the need for textbooks whether you are teaching in person or online.This resource is part of our Waste in Our World Science Unit.This helpful resource includes:ten reading passages designed for Grade Four reading level (though we understand that not all students read at th
Preview of Invasive Intruders and the Guardians of the Forest - a 3rd Grade NGSS Adventure

Invasive Intruders and the Guardians of the Forest - a 3rd Grade NGSS Adventure

Invasive Intruders and the Young Guardians of the Forest - a 3rd Grade NGSS AdventureIn 'Invasive Intruders and the Young Guardians of the Forest,' a vibrant forest ecosystem is threatened by the spread of invasive bush honeysuckle, disrupting the lives of its native inhabitants, including a family of robins. As the honeysuckle alters the forest, the robins face new challenges: lower nesting sites leading to increased predator risks and a scarcity of nutritious food crucial for migration. Just w
Preview of Milo's Mountain: A Tale of Time and Transformation - a 4th Grade NGSS Adventure

Milo's Mountain: A Tale of Time and Transformation - a 4th Grade NGSS Adventure

Milo's Mountain: A Tale of Time and Transformation - a 4th Grade NGSS Adventure"Milo's Mountain: A Tale of Time and Transformation" is an enchanting journey through the wonders of nature and the relentless march of time. As Milo observes the gradual changes of a mountain, readers are invited to discover the powerful forces shaping our planet. From the whisper of the wind to the fury of volcanoes, this beautifully illustrated tale blends adventure with a poignant lesson about patience, resilience
Preview of Emma's Microscopic Marvels - a 5th Grade NGSS Adventure

Emma's Microscopic Marvels - a 5th Grade NGSS Adventure

Emma's Microscopic Marvels - a 5th Grade NGSS AdventureJoin Emma, a bright 5th grader with a boundless curiosity for science, on a remarkable journey into the unseen world of molecules in 'Emma's Microscopic Marvels: Adventures in the Hidden World.' When Emma discovers a mysterious microscope in her grandmother's attic, she is whisked away on an incredible adventure, shrinking down to explore the microscopic universe around her. From the intricate structure of a leaf's cells to the bustling worl
Preview of Time Traveling Naturalists - a 3rd Grade NGSS Adventure

Time Traveling Naturalists - a 3rd Grade NGSS Adventure

Time Traveling Naturalists - a 3rd Grade NGSS Adventure"The Time Traveling Naturalists" is a thrilling adventure that takes young Emma, Leo, and their dog Max on a journey through time. After discovering a magical amulet, they traverse various historical periods, from the age of dinosaurs to the Ice Age, and explore underwater worlds. Along the way, they witness the resilience of life and the impact of environmental changes on different species. This journey not only educates them about Earth's
Preview of The Magical Habitat Exploration - a 5th Grade NGSS Adventure

The Magical Habitat Exploration - a 5th Grade NGSS Adventure

The Magical Habitat Exploration - a 5th grade NGSS AdventureThe Magical Habitat Exploration is a captivating journey where fifth graders from Cedar Park Elementary embark on an extraordinary adventure through various habitats. Guided by a magical book, they explore deserts, forests, prairies, ponds, and more, each student discovering the unique adaptations of plants and animals in these environments. This enchanting tale combines the thrill of exploration with educational insights, highlighting
Preview of The Fourteenth Jennifer L. Holm Goldfish Google Classroom Novel Guide

The Fourteenth Jennifer L. Holm Goldfish Google Classroom Novel Guide

Created by
Mrs Lena
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm Google Classroom Novel GuideThis pack includes: Pre, post, and during reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questions and answersNew vocabulary activities "Animals That Live Forever" Article - extension resource readingCharacter Analysis Activities Cause and EffectKLW ChartWord searchThis resource is great for:Guided ReadingLiteracy centersTeaching science through literatureIndependent work
Distance learning, eLearning
At home learning, ho
Preview of Memoirs of a Tortoise by Scillian book companion comprehension activities

Memoirs of a Tortoise by Scillian book companion comprehension activities

Created by
SK Designs
This is a companion for the beautiful picture book, Memoirs of a Tortiose, by David Scillian. It includes comprehension/discussion prompts, animal study guidance, web resources, and great cross-curricular enrichment activities for learning about tortoises and expanding comprehension and composition skills. This product is provided as Google slides™ and in PDF format. The story of Oliver and Ike, the tortoise and his pet human, is filled with warmth, kindness, and respect for nature, friends, and
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