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Free 6th grade science guided reading books
States of Matter - 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
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Also included in: Physical Science Reading Comprehension Bundle
Electromagnetic Spectrum Foldable
This accordion folded graphic organizer of the electromagnetic spectrum allows students to see the relative size of the wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum. Additionally, there is room for students to fill in uses of the various wavelengths. Suggested answers and photos of the finished product are included.
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5th - 8th
Simple Machines | Experiment | Wheels and Levers
Get your students inspired to learn about simple machines with this easy and quick experiment that shows students how machines help us. Students will learn the scientific process while learning how to run a safe experiment and you only need to grab a few common things from home.This resource is part of our Simple Machines Unit.This introductory resource includes:instructions with tips for how to run the experiment and follow-up activity.an experiment to show students how machines make work easie
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4th - 6th
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Cells, Organelles, Specialised Cells and Levels of Organisation
Comprehension and additional task exercises pages 6 and 7 from Next Page Science. Suitable for 6th to 9th grade US. Accompanying PowerPoint, word searches and answers available for free from www.nextpagescience.com.This exercise covers:• Differences between plant and animal cells• Organelles and their functions• Labelling diagrams of cells• Specialised cells and their functions• Levels of organisation (organ, organs systems etc)
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6th - 9th
Cells: Hi-Lo Text with Paired Comprehension Questions for Special Education
This bundle contains materials to supplement a middle school or high school science unit on cellular biology for special education students. This resource may be used to pre-teach or re-teach critical concepts from a grade level lesson, to differentiate assignments for students with learning disabilities, or to supplement a modified curriculum for students with moderate to intensive special needs.
All materials are written at an approximately first grade reading level with lots of images to bu
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Solar System Reader's Theatre- two reading levels
This Reader's Theater is about the Solar System with 10 parts- Narrator and each of the planets. Students will learn the basic information about each planet while expanding their vocabulary and oral language skills.Example text: " Jupiter: Greetings, stargazers! I am Jupiter, the mighty gas giant, the largest of all planets. My swirling storms and enormous size make me a true king of the cosmos. Far beyond me, there's a realm of icy giants - Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune." Simpler version: "Jupit
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Structure of DNA Close Read and Questions in English and Spanish
Word doc. English and Spanish versions. This article reviews the structure of DNA, nitrogen base pairs, and enzymes of DNA replication. Close reads help students dissect and break down informational text.
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5th - 11th
Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER): Cells In Living Cells
This is a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) assignments with a pre-written claim (can be edited). Made to be given as an google classroom assignment. Article, Response Document, and Highlighted Evidence is provided. Formats are Google Doc (links are at the end of document) and PDF. Hyperlink to the original artical is linked through the title (Cells in Living Cells)~No Prep ~No printing required.~Substitute ReadyMaterials are for one teachers classroom usage...Please do not share with PLCś or colle
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6th - 12th
"Atoms, Molecules, Heat, and Acids & Bases: A Fizzy, Fun-filled Adventure"
An extraordinary resource that will revolutionize the way you teach chemistry concepts to your students. "Atoms, Molecules, Heat, Acids and Bases: An Exciting Journey into the World of Chemistry" is a one-of-a-kind book that combines engaging storytelling with hands-on activities, making learning chemistry an unforgettable adventure.
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6th - 7th, Staff
Classification of living things reading comprehension
This text all about classification of living things comes with questions that extend and develop reading through using the ERIC symbols (Explain, Retrieve, Interpret and Choice). I developed it to use when teaching Science - Living things in their environment. Used in a Year 5 class but could be used in other KS2 or KS3 classes. It covers early classification systems, including Aristotle’s ladder of life and Carl Linnaeus’ binomial naming system.
Digital Fiction/ Nonfiction Book Reports in Google Slides
Go paperless with this series of book reports in Google Slides. Included are: Fiction Book Reports Non-Fiction Books Reports Chart for students to list the number of books they have read throughout the semester/trimester.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Sixth Grade Science Standards Based Reading Comprehension Passage Freebie | 6th
**Product Description: Sixth Grade Science Standards-Based Reading Comprehension Passage Freebie | 6th**Unlock the doors to engaging and standards-aligned reading comprehension with our Sixth Grade Science Standards-Based Reading Comprehension Passage Freebie! Specifically crafted for sixth-grade educators, this free resource offers an insightful passage that seamlessly integrates with science standards, providing a valuable tool to enhance students' literacy skills while reinforcing key scienti
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Erosion Engineered Text | Rock Cycle | Engineered Text | ESL | Science
Support close reading skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and academic vocabulary for ALL students with this engineered text set that provides scaffolding through graphics, bold print, questioning, and text evidence.
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Future Changemakers Book List
Career Education resources have come a long way over the past twenty years. Today, career-related books are more diverse and inclusive than ever, portraying people who defy social and gender stereotypes. Libraries are weeding out-of-date books highlighting stereotypical jobs that do not reflect the current labour market. This book list is designed specifically with the young changemaker in mind. These books should inspire your students to feel empowered to find ways to address the global issues
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5th - 8th
Intro to Traits - Non-fiction, High Interest Reading
High interest article, introducing students to how traits are passed down through genes. Heredity is the study of how these directions are passed down from parents to children. Great intro to Evolution or Ecology reading.
Vocab words covered: genes, trait, heredity, variation
Check out 300+ articles just like this, written at 7 reading levels here!
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4th - 8th
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Space: Hi-Lo Text with Paired Comprehension Questions for Special Education
This bundle contains materials to supplement an elementary or middle school lesson on space sciences for special education students. This resource may be used to pre-teach or re-teach critical concepts from a grade level lesson, to enhance vocabulary and skills, to differentiate assignments, or to supplement a modified curriculum for students with moderate to intensive special needs.
All materials are written at an approximately kindergarten grade reading level with lots of images to build con
Grades:
4th - 7th
Bob's Big Adventure - A Plant Systems Picture Book
This picture book is written to explore vocabulary surrounding some plant systems at a third grade level. I used this as part of my ECVI plant systems vocabulary unit and read through once, stopped for questions on a second read through, and then held conversations on a separate date about Bob to further clarify and link experiences to.
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3rd - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
Bible Insect Alphabet Book freebie
Explore the world of insects with this 61 page book entitled My Bible Alphabet Insect Book. (secular Insect Alphabet Book also available) Pages contains full color graphics, scriptures, and information about the most abundant group of animals on Earth. Vocabulary is embedded in the reading (upper elementary level) and in a review at the end. Links to online review games are included.
Can be posted as a bulletin board and used for a gallery walk. (Student sheet and answer key included)
Mor
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4th - 6th
Fish farms and their impacts
This is a reading comprehension activity about the impact of fish farms. This reading passage speaks to the risks of fish farms such as disease and lice and how they are impacting wild salmon populations. The resource also speaks to how salmon are a key species in many other food chains as well as an important part of Indigenous cultures on the West Coast.
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6th - 12th
Antibiotic Resistance PDF + Digital Guided Reading Activity
Combine inquiry and disciplinary literacy in this guided reading activity on antibiotic resistance! Students will read about the phenomena "What are Superbugs?" and how bacteria can develop genetic mutations as they adapt to their environment. The questions that accompany the text are short answer and require students to think critically about the material and explain the phenomena using their understanding of content. Students will answer questions like:⚗️What are superbugs and where do we find
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6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Bacteria One-Pager + Guided Reading Activity Bundle
Seeker's Club - Foraging Guide
Seeker’s Club is an impactful movement that teaches the importance of sustainability, mindfulness, and respect for our natural environment.Our mission is to foster generations of nature stewards — children who grow up learning about, feeling connected to, and caring for nature, through the sustainable education of plant identification & foraging.We’ve launched our first edition Seeker’s Club handbookVolume 1.0 of Seeker’s Club is hot off the press and ready for adventures with you and your c
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
How to Bee - by Bren Macdibble - Novel Study Guide
Based on the teachers notes provided by the book publisher, I have developed a set of questions for students. Themes include responsibility, environment, empathy. Suitable for Grade 5+.
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5th - 12th
What's Growin' On? Student Newspaper
The 16-page educational newspaper highlights California's vibrant and diverse agricultural industry with current and accurate information. A variety of activities, trivia, graphics and readings provide something for every learner (geared for grades 3-8). Activities are aligned to California State Education Standards. The most recent issue, Celebrating California's Top Ten, showcases agriculture by celebrating the state's ten most valuable commodities: milk, almonds, grapes, cattle, strawberries,
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3rd - 8th
Who Was Marie Curie Chapter Questions
Comprehensive set of chapters questions for "Who Was" series books. The questions cover comprehension and understanding - great as independent classroom work, homework, science support, and more! No prep. This does not come with a key.
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Grades:
4th - 8th, Higher Education
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