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Environment Common Core RI.7.10 resources
Symbiosis Color by Number with Reading and Analysis Questions
Give students practice analyzing symbiotic relationships to determine if they are examples of commensalism, mutualism, or parasitism, using this non-fiction reading passage with questions and color-by-number answer sheet. Engage BOTH sides of the brain with the content! You’ll receive:• An information page that defines symbiosis, lists the three main types of symbiotic relationships and gives an example of each.• A worksheet containing examples of each type of symbiotic relationship. The wor
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Also included in: Ecology Unit Bundle
Tsunami Activity Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Teach students about the natural disaster, tsunami, using this science text and digital activity. Students will learn the word origin of a tsunami, how this natural disaster forms, where it occurs, and safety and preventative measures. This activity will give students a thorough understanding of a tsunami, Like this activity? Check out the tsunami unit and save 20% by clicking here! Students will learn:Word origin of tsunamiWhat a tsunami isHow it formsWhere it is likely to occurSafety and preve
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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Renewable Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage explains differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources with examples, advantages, and disadvantages of each. Vocabulary includes: sustainable turbinefossil fuelssolar power wind power hydro powerThe 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
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Energy Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
This bundle of 15 Science Shorts reading comprehension passages is all about energy! Topics include: Heat TransferLight EnergySound EnergyKinetic EnergyPotential EnergyElectricity MagnetismRenewable EnergySimple MachinesSolar PowerWind PowerHydropowerFossil FuelsTypes of WavesConductors and InsulatorsEach passage comes with 10 multiple choice questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate blac
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Symbiosis Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage describes symbiosis and gives examples of 3 different types of symbiotic animal relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. 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
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Water Cycle Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
This Science Shorts bundle includes 6 reading comprehension passages about the water cycle (hydrologic cycle). Topics include: the water cycle (overview)evaporation and transpirationcondensationclouds (cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbus, etc.)precipitationrunoff and collection Each passage comes with 10 multiple choice 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.All o
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
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
Life Science: Ecosystems Read and Apply Bundle NGSS MS-LS2 ALIGNED
An effective, informative, and LOW PREP activity bundle covering Ecosystems: Energy, Interactions, and Dynamics. Aligns directly with all 5 NGSS MS-LS2 standards, but awesome for Life Science teachers whether you follow NGSS or not!Important Buyer Note: Everything included in this bundle is ALSO a part of my Life Science Read and Apply Bundle. Please do not purchase BOTH of these bundles. This particular bundle was designed to align directly with the NGSS MS-LS2 standards.Each Read & Apply i
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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
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
Thunderstorms Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about thunderstorms explains:what causes thunderstorms to form (including the formation of cumulonimbus clouds)what causes lightning and thunderthe dangers of thunderstormsIt 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
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
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.
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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
Evaporation and Transpiration Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about evaporation and transpiration explains: evaporation and transpiration begin the water cycleevaporation occurs when water collected in bodies of water is heated and rises into the air as water vapor to form cloudstranspiration is similar to evaporation but the water comes from the leaves of plants instead of bodies of waterThis download includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: The Water Cycle Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons (Hydrologic Cycle)
Tornadoes Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage describes: what causes tornadoes to form the destructive power of tornadoes how they are measuredwhere they are most likely to formIt 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 passage is part of a growing collection of science reading passages. Check out some of the
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-5
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
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
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Precipitation Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about precipitation: describes 4 different types of precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, and hailexplains what causes each of them to formexplains how they fit into the water cycleThe 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 passage also has a companion YouTube vid
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: The Water Cycle Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons (Hydrologic Cycle)
Humidity and Dew Point Weather Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about humidity and dew point explains: humidity is water vapor in the airvery humid days feel hotter because our sweat can't evaporate as wellthe amount of humidity the air can hold is affected by temperaturemeteorologists use a percent called relative humidity to describe how humid the air is when the temperature drops to the dew point, water vapor changes back to liquid in the form of dew. The passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questio
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Condensation Water Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about condensation explains: cooler temperatures change water vapor back into water droplets water vapor condenses to form cloudshow this process fits in to the water cycleThis 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 illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing.This passage also has a companion YouTube video. Sho
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: The Water Cycle Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons (Hydrologic Cycle)
Global Warming Climate Change Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about global warming and climate change explains:Earth's climate is heating up faster than it ever has beforewhy scientists are concerned about the increased rate of global warminghow the greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the sun to warm the planethow human activities (like burning fossil fuels) add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere which could be speeding up global warminghow we can help fight climate changeThe passage includes 10 multiple
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
...
Rainbows Light Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page science passage about rainbows explains:rainbows form when light passes through moisture in the airtiny water droplets act like prisms to refract the light into bands of color that are reflected back to our eyes why we can only see rainbows at certain timesThe 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 bl
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-2
Also included in: Light Energy Reflection and Refraction Unit Bundle of 7 Science Lessons
Natural Disasters Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
This Science Shorts bundle contains 8 reading passages related to natural disasters and how they impact and endanger ecosystems.Topics include:tornadoeshurricanesfloodsblizzardswildfirestsunamisearthquakesvolcanoesEach passage comes with 10 multiple choice 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.Each of these passages is also sold separately and can be accessed
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS2-5
Weather Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
This Science Shorts bundle includes 17 weather related reading comprehension passages. Topics include: The Water CycleEvaporation and TranspirationCondensationPrecipitationRunoff and CollectionCloudsWindHurricanesLightningThunderstormsTornadoesRainbowsJet StreamsThe Gulf StreamEl Niño and La NiñaWeather MapsHumidity and Dew PointEach passage comes with 10 multiple choice questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
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