Energy Reading Closely

This is a nonfiction reading independent activity. Children have to read, reread, dig deep, and comprehend online resources.

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As the unit progresses, the demands of the questions and tasks move up on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy levels. It begins with remembering and understanding and ends with creating!

There are two major parts to this activity.

1. Read an online resource (the link is provided) and complete a student log.

2. Use the information learned to create a PREZI presentation!

Here is a more detailed look at this product!
Page 1- Cover
Page 2- Student Directions for the Log (3 slips per page to save paper)
Page 3- Scope and Sequence Page for the Teacher
Page 4- Reading Closely Log Cover
Page 5- Page one of the Log (6 questions about: energy, author's purpose, main idea, nonfiction text characteristics, and comprehension)
Page 6- Page two of the Log (5 questions about: forms of energy, types of energy, and measuring energy)
Page 7- Page three of the Log (1 question and table to complete about: calories being energy, renewable and nonrenewable energy)
Page 8-Page four of the Log (Sequencing diagram to complete)
Page 9- Page five of the Log (Three Questions about:heat energy and transfer of heat)
Page 10- Page six of the Log (Three Questions about: solar energy and heat absorption)
Page 11- Page seven of the Log (Directions for the Prezi Presentation)
Page 12- Energy Quiz
Page 13- 18 Answer Keys to the Log

This unit promotes deep thinking, close reading, and builds science vocabulary not to mention integrates technology!

Mary Bown
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