Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification - Science Reading Article - Grade 8 and Up

Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification Reading Comprehension This science reading comprehension article explains the concerning process of bioaccumulation, where chemicals accumulate in organisms, and biomagnification, which concentrates those chemicals up the food chain. Suitable for grades 8 and up, this resource tackles literacy and environmental science by having students read an article on these topics and answer knowledge, thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended questions. Fully editable and great for distance learning, this engaging 50-75 minute reading activity with answer key can introduce a lesson, provide an extension for gifted students, leave quality substitute plans to keep students on task, and measure literacy skills. Aligned to NGSS, TEKS, and Common Core, this is an effective tool to build scientific literacy without preparation time.