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Science guided reading books for Easel Activities $5-10
Food Chains, Food Webs, Energy Pyramids - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
The Water Cycle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Weather Fronts & Air Masses - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Weather Activity Bundle
Carrying Capacity & Limiting Factors - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Layers of the Earth - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Bundle
Global and Local Winds - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Weather Activity Bundle
The Secret Zoo
Literature Study includes:-chapter questions- vocabulary- figurative language- cause and effect- sequencing- predicting- compare and contrast- summary- prefixes/suffixes- answer key with page references- biomes
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Science Tools Reading Comprehension and Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Science & Scientific Method - FULL UNIT
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson is one of the most popular middle school science books that brings awareness to overfishing, biodiversity and ecosystems, toxins in food chains, human ocean pollution, evolution, adaptation, and extinction of the species. Concepts covered: The theory of natural selectionBiologically and commercially extinct fishBiodiversity & ecosystemOver-fishingHuman ocean pollution Effects of toxins in food chainOcean salinity and temper
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Novel Guide
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat NO Prep Pack Distance Learning An Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team This resource includes: Learning ObjectivesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsAnswer KeyVocabulary Activities Text-to-self questionsExtension Resources:- Map- Videos - Cave formations and locations - DocumentaryThis resource is great for: Teaching about non-fiction science textTeaching about problem solvingTeaching social studies Literacy centersIndependent
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm Novel Guide
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm Novel Guide| Great for teaching growth mindset | This pack includes: Pre, post, and during reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questions and answersNew vocabulary "Animals That Live Forever" Article - extension resource readingWord searchThis resource is great for:Guided ReadingLiteracy centersTeaching science through literatureIndependent work
Distance learning, eLearning
At home learning, homework
Language skill practice and developme
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Manatee Summer by Evan Griffith Novel Guide with Save Our Manatees NGSS Pack
Manatee Summer by Evan Griffith Novel Guide + Bonus Save Our Manatees Science Pack Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (26 pg)Perhaps the best middle-grade novel ever written with topics of marine biology, animal advocacy, coming-of-age, family, and resilience. This resource includes:Learning Objectives
Pre-Reading Questions
Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions
Answer Key
Themes Activity
Text-to-Self-Text-World Questions
Cause & Effect Activity
Character Analysis
Post-
Grades:
4th - 7th
We Dream of Space Erin Entrada Kelly NO Prep Novel Guide
We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly NO Prep Novel Guide is a perfect resource for teaching about the Challenger tragedy, American history, coming-of-age, family and sibling dynamics, as well as reading comprehension skills, character analysis, cause and effect and SO MUCH MORE! This resource includes: Pre, during, and post-reading activities Learning objectivesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsAnswer KeyCharacter analysis activitiesThemes ActivityVocabulary activities Extensi
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Two Degrees by Gratz Earth Day Novel Guide Middle School
Two Degrees by Alan Gratz Earth Day Middle School Global Climate Change Novel Guide is great for teaching about climate change across North America. From California's wildfires, Florida hurricanes, to Canadian polar bears. This novel guide includes: Learning ObjectivesKWL ChartChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions and answersBackground geographical information on wildfiresMapsNew Vocabulary ActivitiesBackground information on Churchill, ManitobaBackground information on hurricanesHu
Grades:
4th - 7th
The Elephant's Girl by Celesta Rimington NO Prep Novel Guide
The Elephant's Girl by Rimington Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about zoos, sanctuaries, tornadoes, elephants and animals in captivity, as well as character analysis, themes, new vocabulary, main idea and details, plus much MORE! This resource includes: Pre - Reading ActivityKLW ChartChapter-by-Chapter Reading Comprehension QuestionsAnswer Key New VocabularyTornadoes ReadingElephants in Captivity ReadingExtension Resource Text-to-Self Questions Compare & Contrast ActivitiesCharacter Ana
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Turtle Boy by Wolkenstein Novel Guide
Turtle Boy by M. Evan Wolkenstein Novel Guide is a perfect coming-of-age novel with topics of community, family, loss, grief and perseverance. Ideal for teaching reading comprehension skills, cause and effect, new vocabulary, themes, and much MORE! This novel guide includes:Pre, during, and post reading activities Learning Objectives Chapter by chapter comprehension questions Answer keyThemes activityVocabulary activityCause and effect chartKWL ChartExtension Resources - Reading and VideoCharact
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Equal Shmequal!: Book Based Science and Literature Activities
Our Equal Shmequal! Book-Based Science and Literature Activities are based on the book, Equal Shmequal! by Virginia Kroll. Each activity is aligned with the NGSS Standards and the Common Core Standards for Literature and Informational Reading. We made these activities flexible enough so they can be either used with pencil/paper or digitally. They are designed for use with in-class learning, remote learning or with hybrid teaching. The activities can be used for enrichment, reteaching, an eas
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm Novel Unit
The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm Novel GuideThis pack includes: Pre, post, and during reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questions and answersVocabulary in context"Regeneration" Article - extension resource readingAfter reading essay questionsCharacter Analysis Activities Cause & Effect ActivityWord SearchThis resource is great for:Guided ReadingLiteracy centersTeaching science through literature Independent work
Distance learning, eLearning
At home learning, homework
L
Grades:
3rd - 5th
The End of the Wild by Nicole Helget Novel Guide Environmental Conservation
The End of the Wild by Nicole Helget Novel Guide; Middle school novel that is ideal for teaching about environmental conservation, the importance of civil involvement, and interdependence of ecosystems. This novel guide includes: Chapter by chapter reading comprehension questions and answersStudent sections of reading comprehension questionsPost reading novel analysisCharacters analysisKWL ChartThis resource is great for:Guided ReadingLiteracy centersTeaching science through literatureIndependen
Grades:
6th - 8th
The Mysteries of Beethoven's Hair by Martin Novel Guide
The Mysteries of Beethoven's Hair by Russell Martin Novel GuideThis novel guide includes:Chapter by chapter discussion questions & new vocabularyDiscussion questionsVocabulary Sheets & Short Answer Comprehension Questions SheetsThis resource is great for teaching:World historyScienceLanguage arts***********************************************************************************************************• Be sure to FOLLOW MY STORE for NEW PRODUCTS AND SALES >> click here• Don't forge
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Earth Science: Fossils
Fossils introduces students to the fascinating fossils. This interactive resource guides students to learn about what are fossils and how they are formed, where they are found, amazing discoveries, and how paleontology sheds light on the past and provides insight to future Earth changes. The resource is rich in real examples and engages students to build on their understanding through interactive elements and approachable text.The Easel resource allows for self-checking and supplies correct resp
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Interactive Story Bundle
Pumpus Has a Flowing Idea is an inspiring story recommended by the NSTA (National Science Teaching Association) for kids ages 4-9. Pumpus' limitless creativity and imagination will inspire budding young inventors to imagine their own ways to solve real-world problems. Children will discover the problems and solutions together. 1. Read the storyThere are four ways to read, interact, and watch the story. Hopefully, you will find one or many ways to share this with your Kids.2. Print ActivitiesWe a
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 4th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-4
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Earth Science: Weathering and Erosion
Planet Earth: Weathering and Erosion introduces students to the concepts of weathering and erosion and how these processes affect and change the land.The resource is rich in real place examples and invites students to interact with the photos to find evidence, make choices, and use critical thinking to build on their understanding. The Easel resource allows for self-checking and supplies correct responses so students can check their thinking as they progress through the topic. The eBook is desig
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-1
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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