Reading Comprehension on Properties of Earth Materials (Google Drive)

Reading Passages on Properties of Earth Materials for Earth Science

Properties of Earth Materials: Reading Passages Earth Science: Enhance your teaching arsenal with these captivating science reading lessons. Aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and encompassing high-interest topics paired with diverse question types, these materials make introducing your students to science reading a breeze. With most of the groundwork laid out for you, delve into fascinating subjects such as minerals, the rock cycle, and fossils, ensuring an enriching and streamlined educational experience.

What's inside?

Part 1 - Properties of Earth Materials

Reading Passage 1: Earth Science and Earth Materials

Reading Passage 2: Earth Materials and Their Uses

Reading Passage 3: Minerals

Reading Passage 4: Rocks and the Rock Cycle

Reading Passage 5: Soils

Reading Passage 6: Fossils

Science Reading Comprehension Outline:

Targeted for students in 3rd and 4th grades, these reading passages are enhanced with illustrations and graphs to elucidate critical points. Each lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards, allowing you to integrate science reading practice effortlessly, knowing that minimal preparation is needed on your part.

Each passage comes with a variety of questions in different formats, including multiple-choice formats, data analysis, and fill-in-the-blanks. The topics covered strike a balance between engaging content and core curriculum-based science subjects.

Versatile in application, these lessons are suitable for a variety of settings such as whole-class instruction, morning activities, independent desk work, small group discussions, contingency plans for substitute teachers, homework assignments, or even special holiday-themed tasks.

Format for this Reading Passages on Properties of Earth Materials for Earth Science:

Google Drive Version:

This is the Google Drive version. Includes Google Docs, Forms and Slides. There are other versions also available in the following formats:

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Google Docs have fillable boxes for your answers. Forms have spaces and are self grading. Slides have fillable boxes to input answers.

Product Info:

35 PAGES (Docs Version: US English with Answers) 6 FORMS (Self-Grading) 170 SLIDES

Teaching Duration: 2 Weeks