6th grade Halloween science resources for Easel Assessments

Anatomy, Biology, Informational Text

This easy to read, one page passage defines animal adaptations as features that help animals survive. It breaks down adaptations into: physical adaptations - body parts, camouflage, mimicry, and chemical defensesbehavioral adaptations - learned (like hunting) and instinctive or innate (like migration and hibernation)This download includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrat

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

, MS-LS1-4

Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Reading Comprehension Passage

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This easy to read, one page passage about heat transfer:defines heat as the transfer, or movement, of thermal energydescribes thermal energyexplains 3 different ways heat can move: radiation, conduction, and convection (with examples of each)It 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. The passage also has a compa

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

Biology, Informational Text, Science

...

NGSS:

5-PS1-3

, MS-PS3-3

, 4-PS3-2

Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons

Animal and Plant Cells + Organelles Read and Apply + Quiz {NGSS MS-LS1-2}

Created by

Smith Science and Lit

Check out the digital version of this product here:Animal and Plant Cell Read and Apply DIGITAL versionAligns with NGSS MS-LS1-2: Modeling structure AND function of cells and their parts. NOW Includes a 10 question quiz that students can take on a device via Google Classroom, TpT Easel, or it can be printed out to take paper/pencil!This activity includes reading comprehension as well as an interactive activity! As a middle school teacher, I see more and more students that have a terribly difficu

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.5.2

, RI.5.3

, RI.5.7

, RI.5.9

...

NGSS:

MS-LS1-2

, MS-LS1-1

, MS-LS1-6

Also included in: C. Haynes Custom Bundle

The Solar System Planets Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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Astronomy, Informational Text, Physics

This easy to read, one page passage about the solar system describes the 8 planets that orbit our sun in language your students will understand! It explores characteristics of:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptuneThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. It includes color and black line illustrations to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a companion YouT

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Light Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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This easy to understand, one page passage explains what light energy is and how it moves. It describes concepts like electromagnetic waves, the speed of light, reflection, and refraction. 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 for your convenience. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the p

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

Anatomy, Biology, General Science

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NGSS:

4-PS4-2

, MS-PS4-2

, 4-PS3-2

Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Skeletal System: Diagnostic Radiology Lab

Created by

James Gonyo

The Diagnostic Radiology Lab is a fun and engaging way to introduce students to the use of x rays (radiographs) in the diagnosis of a wide range of problems from broken bones to intestinal blockages and more. Students learn how radiographs are made, the basics of how to interpret them, and how to distinguish what is normal from what is not. Allow your students to become the doctor (they just won’t get paid like one)! Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google A

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Assessment

States of Matter Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physical Science

This easy to read, one page passage about states of matter explains:the 3 states of matter including solid, liquid, and gashow matter can change from one state to another properties we use to determine which state matter is in like shape, mass, and volumeThe 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 p

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

MS-PS3-4

, MS-PS1-4

, 5-PS1-2

Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

The Water Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Physical Science

This one page reading passage explains the 4 stages of the water cycle (hydrologic cycle) - evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection - in simple language your students will understand! 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 and white illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. This passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RI.4.1

, RI.4.3

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-4

Also included in: The Water Cycle Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons (Hydrologic Cycle)

Newton's Laws of Motion Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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Informational Text, Physical Science, Physics

This easy to read, one page passage about Newton's laws of motion:gives some background about famed mathematician and physicist Sir Isaac Newtonexplains Newton's 3 laws of motionintroduces readers to the concepts of inertia and momentum in language that is easy to understandIt 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 print

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

K-PS2-1

, MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Fossils Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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Archaeology, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

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

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

...

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

Conductors and Insulators Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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This easy to read, one page passage about conductors and insulators:defines heat transfer as the movement of thermal energyexplains that some materials transfer heat and electricity better than others gives examples of thermal/electrical conductors and how they are used gives examples of thermal/electrical insulators and how they are used It includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Slides. Color and black l

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.4.1

...

NGSS:

5-PS1-3

, MS-PS3-3

, 4-PS3-2

Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons

Heredity and Genetics Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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Biology, Informational Text, Science

This easy to read, one page passage about heredity and genetics: explains how traits are passed from parents to their children, or inherited, through genesexplains that genes are found in chromosomes - structures in our cells made of DNA and proteinexplores the purpose of DNAmentions the work of geneticist Gregor MendelThis download includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital version - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustr

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.5.4

, RI.7.10

, RI.8.10

NGSS:

MS-LS3-1

, 3-LS3-1

, MS-LS4-4

Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Tectonic Plates Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Physical Science

This easy to read, one page passage explains what tectonic plates are and describes different kinds of plate boundaries: convergent, divergent, and transform. It 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. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the passage to increase

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-3

, MS-ESS2-2

Also included in: Zoe's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Interactive Rock Identification / Distance Learning

Created by

James Gonyo

In the Interactive Rock Identification is the perfect way to introduce basic properties of rocks to students in virtual, hybrid, or face to face classrooms. Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google Apps and TPT Easel formats. The traditional PDF version is also included along with a Quick Link that opens the lesson online right in the student’s browser. See the Preview above (in presentation mode) for a functional demonstration of the Interactive Rock ID.Thi

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-3

, MS-ESS2-1

Also included in: Rock and Mineral Identification Bundle

Friction Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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Informational Text, Physical Science, Physics

This easy to read, one page passage about friction: describes how the weight and texture of objects affects the force of friction between themexplains how friction reduces motion and creates heatdiscusses how it affects our daily livesIt 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. The passage also has a companion Yo

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Halloween

...

Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Context Clues Worksheet for Halloween with Print and Digital Options

Created by

Deb Hanson

Your students will read six stories related to Halloween. To answer the seventeen multiple-choice questions, they will need to use context clues to decipher the meaning of a word. Words include: specter, domicile, predilection, penchant, loathe, intrepid, eschew, foiled, abashed, copious, tepid, abashed, culled, obstreperous, and emanating.I created this because I have found that not only my ELL's, but the vast majority of students at my school struggle with this type of question on multiple-cho

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.4

, RL.4.4

, RL.5.4

Sound Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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This easy to understand, one page passage about sound energy explains:sound travels as mechanical waveshow sound is created when a force causes matter to vibratethat sound waves travel at different frequencieshow sound waves move faster or slower through different types of matter The passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. It includes color and black-line illustrations for your convenience.

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

...

NGSS:

4-PS3-2

Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Fossil Lab

Created by

James Gonyo

The Fossil Lab is the perfect way to introduce the concept of fossilization to help students understand the various ways in which fossils can form. The main focus of the lab is with index fossils and how they are useful in understanding the diversity of life on Earth and the environmental and physical changes that have taken place throughout Earth’s geologic past. Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google Apps and TPT Easel formats. The traditional PDF versio

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Laboratory

CCSS:

RST.6-8.6

Gravity Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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This easy to read, one page passage explains the force of gravity in language your students will understand. It explains: Sir Isaac Newton developed the theory of gravityall objects with mass have gravitational pullthe larger an object is, the stronger its gravitational pullgravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sunthere is less gravity on the moon than on EarthThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EAS

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

3-PS2-1

, MS-PS2-4

, MS-ESS1-2

, 5-PS2-1

, MS-PS2-5

Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Volcanoes Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Physical Science

This easy to read, one page passage about volcanoes:explains what a volcano is and what causes it to eruptexplains the parts of a volcanogives examples of different types of volcanoes including the gentle shield volcanoes in Hawaii and explosive stratovolcanoes like Mt. VesuviusThe 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

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS3-2

, MS-ESS2-2

, 4-ESS3-2

Also included in: Natural Disasters Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL

The Rock Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Physical Science

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

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-4

, MS-ESS2-1

Also included in: The Rock Cycle Unit Bundle of 9 Science Lessons Sedimentary Igneous Metamorphic

Night and Day Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

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Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

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:

CCSS: