Urban Sprawl - Science Reading Article – Grades 5-7

Discover Urban Sprawl, an all-inclusive and fully customizable Science Comprehension Reading Activity designed for students in Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12). This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, backup lesson plans, or enhancing your current science lessons, all while improving your students' scientific literacy skills. Exploring topics such as the reasons behind urban sprawl and its negative consequences, this captivating activity abides by Common Core Standards and smoothly integrates with Google Classroom.

With a simple click, you can conveniently create a copy of the reading in your Google Drive for easy access. The resource also offers Microsoft Word and PDF versions to ensure it works across various devices.

Engross your students in 40-60 minutes of meaningful learning as they respond to a mix of direct knowledge-based questions and open-ended critical thinking inquiries to assess their comprehension. A helpful answer key is also included for quick reference.

Tackle common challenges like diverse student pacing or creating emergency substitute plans with this ready-to-go Urban Sprawl reading comprehension activity - an essential educational tool devised to strengthen literacy skills while fostering an appreciation of pressing environmental concerns.

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 urban sprawl?

- What causes urban sprawl?

- What are the negative effects of urban sprawl?