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The Planets Of Our Solar System - Digital Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7

The Planets Of Our Solar System - Digital Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7 preview
The Planets Of Our Solar System - Digital Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7 preview
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Look Inside · 8 pages · answer key included

Reading introduction: four rules for defining planets, terrestrial planets, gas giants, and vocabulary definitions
Opening section of the four-page science article
Reading part 2: the eight planets, Pluto's classification, and facts about Mercury, Venus, and Earth
Second article page introducing the inner planets
Reading part 3: facts about Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, including moons, rings, and rotation
Third article page, from Mars to Uranus
Reading conclusion: Uranus's tilt and rotation, plus Neptune's winds, moons, rings, day, and year
Final article page completing the outer planets
Seven planet comprehension questions and three extensions on planet order, habitable zones, and weight
Comprehension and extension questions for the article
First reference page for the planet article, listing sources on planets, terrestrial worlds, and exoplanets
First of two reference pages for the article
Reference continuation for the planet article, citing Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Venus, and planet facts
Second reference page completing the source list

Answer key included

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The Planets Of Our Solar System - Digital Science Reading Article

A must-have teaching resource for grades 5-7, this digital science reading article offers comprehensive learning opportunities. Adaptable for older students, it's a highly engaging tool for both classroom teachers and homeschooling parents.

About The Reading Article

Addressing three key questions -- What is a planet? What are the different types of planets? What do we need to know about the planets in our solar system? -- this resource not only delivers factual information but also delineates specific terms related to space studies.

How Can It Be Used?

  • Whole Group Instruction: Meant to foster collective learning.
  • Small Group Sessions: Ideal for focused group interactions.
  • Homework Task: Perfect as an independent study assignment.

Beyond these conventional modes, it is also formatted ready-for "Distance Learning", integrating with Google Classroom easily. An excellent choice in remote teaching situations; thereupon removing any hindrances associated with formatting issues.

Educational Benefits & Features

The comprehension questions accompanying the reading text can help in:
  1. Inculcating direct knowledge from text
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  3. Fostering reasoning abilities by connecting concepts together,
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  5. Prompting open-ended inquiries that facilitate broader understanding of topics at hand.
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      This versatile educational tool takes approximately 40-60 minutes to complete and includes an answer key, adding convenience during corrections. Its duality lies in being not just a lesson plan but also serving as an emergency substitute plan.

      Additional Benefits

      Apart from imbibing knowledge, this digital science reading article also focuses on developing crucial science literacy skills. The set of activities could serve as excellent extension activities or tasks for additional credits.

      In conclusion, this single resource contributes massively towards honing both literacy and scientific comprehension skills amongst students, reinvigorating the process of learning and teaching in a refreshing manner.

What's Included

1 zip file with:

-Reading passage as a DOC and PDF

-Comprehension questions w/ Answer Key

-Google Reading Access PDF

The reading looks at:

- What is a planet?

- What are the different types of planets?

- The planets of our solar system

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