Reading Comprehension Passages on Characteristics of Organisms (Video)
About This Product
Accompanying Videos Based on Reading Passages on Characteristics of Organisms for Life Science (Biology)
These accompanying videos contain scripts extracted from the Science Reading Passages series. With stock footage, subtitles, voiceovers, animation and diagrams, they will help students understand the topic more. Ideal for starting or ending a lesson, each video runs at less than 5 minutes and is at least 95% identical to the passage itself.
What's inside?
Part 1 Videos - Characteristics of Organisms
Reading Passage 1: Animal and Plant Needs and the Environment
Reading Passage 2: Environments, Ecosystems, and Organisms
Reading Passage 3: Instincts, Behavior, and Survival
Reading Passage 4: Plant and Animal Cells
Reading Passage 5: Plant Structure, Function, and Survival
Reading Passage 6: Animals, Plants, and Energy
Reading Passage 7: Animal Needs and Animal Behavior
Reading Passage 8: The Five Senses and Survival
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.