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Free 7th 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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Grades:
5th - 8th
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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3rd - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Braiding Sweetgrass Questions and Activities
Companion worksheets to use while reading "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants," by Robin Wall Kimmerer, adapted for Young Adults. All vocabulary and discussion questions are taken directly from the book. Additional activities are examples and can be moved or replaced. I led a group of middle and high school boys for 12 weeks in an herbalism class in our homeschool cooperative. The students were to read one chapter and complete the first sect
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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.
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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4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
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
Basic DNA Structure - Watch Read and Learn Biology
This is a reading guide to go with YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQgvE-mrdZs . In the video students will learn about the structure of DNA. This is a reading assignment in a video format with visuals and exercises to help learn about DNA structure. Information included in this video and reading guide includes the double helix structure, identifying parts of nucleotides and how they are arranged in DNA, complementary base pairing practice, nitrogen bases (purines vs pyrimidines
Grades:
7th - 11th
NGSS:
HS-LS1-1
Unveiling the types of Igneous Rocks in geology.
Unveiling the types of Igneous Rocks" is an informative and engaging exploration of the diverse range of igneous rocks found on Earth. This comprehensive guide delves into the formation processes, characteristics, and classifications of these rocks, shedding light on their various types such as basalt, granite, and obsidian. Through a concise yet insightful narrative, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the intriguing origins and unique properties of igneous rocks, making this an invalua
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7th - 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
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
Bilingual Reading and activities: Animales Extraños -- Strange Animals!
This is the perfect emergency or sub lesson plan for a Spanish or ELL class. It is high interest, low vocab and includes engaging activities. The sub would not have to be able to speak Spanish to use this. If you use this, please leave a nice review!!
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
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
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Bacteria One-Pager + Guided Reading Activity Bundle
Nucleus, A Cellular Biology Adventure Tale
"Nucleus" is a short story written by author Alex K. A. It is an adventure story that takes place entirely within an eukaryotic cell. The tale follows Rye the Ribosome and Vinny the Vacuole on their search for the cell's nucleus. On route, the pair encounter and learn the function of many of the cells key organelles, including the Golgi Apparatus, Lysosomes, Mitochondrion, Endoplasmic Reticulum, and the Nucleus itself. Also included are illustrations of each organelle depicted as cartoon charact
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7th - 12th
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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
DXX Biology Course Summary
A typical example of a class. This one is part of the Mesozoic era of evolutionary biology. It is one of 24 classes that covers what life is, how life first began during the Archean eon and the evolution of animals and plants through the periods from the Cambrian right through to the Quaternary. Classes contain advanced vocabulary, interesting images, diagrams to help explain concepts and videos to fill in the mental gaps and offer the student time to absorb the material and generate ideas.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
GeoComics
A collection of reading pactice experiences for students - mostly in earth science and social studies. Each reading is tied to NGSS, AP Human Geo benchmarks, or Common Core. Most readings are designed for middle school students. All geocomics and supplemental resources are free for students and teachers.
Grades:
7th - 9th
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