6th Grade Environment Research
5 Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Science - Spring Edition
By Science and STEAM Team
This bundle of science sub plans will keep your students engaged while you are out. Materials are print and go. Each set includes reading passages and recording sheets (and sometimes a little extra). Your substitute doesn't need any prior knowledge of the subject matter to be successful!
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Dr. Jane Goodall Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Women's History Month
By Veronica Reyes
⭐️ Are you looking to ramp up your research projects? ⭐️
This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Dr. Jane Goodall as a Female Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
- Colored and black-line version
- Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
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By Science and STEAM Team
Do you want to teach your middle school students about Ecosystem Populations? These middle school science lesson plans were made for the MS-LS2-4 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS.
Lesson 1: Wetlands: Biological and Physical Components
Lesson 2: Beavers' role in the Wetlands
Lesson 3: Invasive Species in the Wetlands
Lesson 4: Changes in the Physical Components in Wetlands
Lesson 5: Using Other Sources to Obtain Evidence
Lesson 6: Writing a Claim
*Having access to YouTube will enhance the lessons.
There are readings, graphic organizers, essential vocabulary cards, and a rubric for writing a scientific claim.
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Dr. Jane Goodall- Body Biography Research Poster-Black History Month- Art
By Veronica Reyes
Looking for a fun and engaging research project?
Our Body Biography Poster features Dr. Jane Goodall! Create a collaborative journey through the life of this pioneering primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian with our Body Biography Poster, perfect for celebrating environmental awareness and beyond. Perfect project for shared research or Women's History Month!
This collaborative poster provides a visually engaging exploration of Dr. Jane Goodall's extraordinary life, from her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees to her tireless efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental education. Each of the 12 poster sections meticulously captures different facets of Dr. Goodall's life and legacy, including her discoveries in Gombe, advocacy for animal welfare, and global impact on conservation efforts.
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- Students will color and decorate their assigned poster sections, infusing them with creativity and personal expression.
- Options for both lined and unlined poster boxes
- Students can easily attach their poster sections to chart paper or poster board before assembling the final body biography poster.
Inspire curiosity, foster collaboration, and honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall with our Body Biography Poster. An invaluable educational resource for promoting environmental stewardship and inspiring the next generation of conservationists, it brings Dr. Goodall's remarkable story to life in a dynamic and engaging format.
Earth Day Plastics in Our Lives Reading Comprehension Informational Text MS-3ESS
By Science and STEAM Team
Do you want your students to understand the positives and negatives of plastics in our everyday lives?
This article tells about the history of plastics, the pros of plastics, and the problems with plastics today. There is a graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read.
The passages were written with middle schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for other grades as well.
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Plant and Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!
By Science and STEAM Team
This bundle contains two of our best-selling resources!
Plant Adaptations and Informational Reading Passages and Animal Adaptation Informational Readings and Activities. There are ten informational reading passages about plant adaptations and ten informational passages about animal adaptations. There are follow-up activities for each. This is a great activity to do jigsaw style.
It also contains both our plant and animal adaptations poster sets. There are photographs of each ecosystem within these resources.
It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It covers the ecosystems:
- desert
- ocean
- arctic tundra
- wetlands
- temperate forest
The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for upper grades as well. Even I learned things while researching the adaptations!
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Differentiated Science Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
By Science and STEAM Team
These science reading passage come with engaging reading comprehension activities.
There are eight sets in all! Each resource has reading passages of different length and difficulty level making it easy to differentiate. There is also an activity for each set of passages that is sure to keep students engaged.
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The Impact of Agriculture and Industry on the Environment Reading Comprehension
By Science and STEAM Team
This resource contains two non-fiction texts. One about the history of agriculture and the problems of agriculture is having on the environment. The second passage is about the history and impact of industries on the environment
There is a lesson plan to follow and worksheets to go along with this.
The passages were written with fifth graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for upper grades as well.
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Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Comprehension Passages NGSS 3-LS2
By Science and STEAM Team
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plant adaptations. It was created
for NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It is also available for use in Google Classroom ™.Are you having a hard time finding grade-appropriate reading passages about plant
adaptations? Don't spend any more of your valuable time looking! There are passages about
Cactus
Seaweed
Bearberry
Water Lily
Maple Tree
- A tips sheet provides you with ways to use these passages most effectively.
- Differentiated recording sheets keep students actively engaged and thinking
throughout the reading process.
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The Carbon Cycle and the Greenhouse Effect Articles for Reading Comprehension
By Science and STEAM Team
Do you want your students to understand the carbon cycle process and the greenhouse effect?
This resource contains two informational reading passages. One about the carbon cycle. It comes with a diagram that students can label after reading the passage to show their understanding. The second passage is about the greenhouse effect and has a short fill in the blank, so they can summarize their understanding.
The passages were written with middle schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for other grades as well.
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Land Biomes of the United States Reading Comprehension Passages
By Science and STEAM Team
This resource contains six non-fiction texts about biomes of the United States. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.
It covers the following biomes:
desert
grasslands
tropical rainforest
temperate forest
taiga
tundra
The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for upper grades as well. Some passages are shorter than others and have less complex language so that you can easily differentiate for students.
There is a tips sheet for teachers and a recording sheet for students on which they can note where the biome is found, the average annual precipitation, the average temperature, and plants and animals of the biome. Students respond to a question asking if they would like to live and that biome and tell why or why not.
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Endangered Animals Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension and Activities
By Science and STEAM Team
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about endangered animals. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered animal species:
African Elephant
California Condor
Polar Bear
Rusty Patched Bumblebee
Sea Turtle
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Invasive Species Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension & Activities
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This resource contains five non-fiction texts about animals that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:
Burmese Python
Cane Toad
Emerald Ash Borer
Lionfish
Zebra Mussel
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Earth Day Animals Affected by Climate Change Non-Fiction Reading Passages
By Science and STEAM Team
This engaging resource contains five informational reading passages about animals affected by climate change. There is an engaging graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read. There is also a standards and suggestions sheet and a graph showing increasing global temperatures.
The passages were written with middle-schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for other grades as well.
Animals included:
polar bears
sea turtles
Monarch butterflies
cheetahs
salmon
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Middle School Earth Science Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Texts
By Science and STEAM Team
Do you want non-fiction text to supplement your NGSS lesson plans about Earth's Systems? Then this is a great resource for you and your students!
There are 17 articles in this resource.
The passages were written with middle schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for other grades as well.
Do NOT purchase this if you are purchasing our units. They are included in them.
There are articles about:
- Layers of the Earth
-Ocean Floor - Seafloor Spreading
-Types of Rocks
-Weathering and Erosion
-What are Minerals, and What Are They Used for?
-The Four Spheres that Make Up the Earth's Systems
-What Role Do Animals and Plants Have in the Cycling of Water
-What is an Aquifer?
-Ocean Currents and Tides
-Would You Drink This Water?
-What Are Air Masses and Fronts?
-How Does Air Pressure Affect People?
-Meteor Impacts
-Glaciers
-Underground Landforms: Caves and Sinkholes
-A Day at the Beach / The Science of Being Cool
-Ocean Currents
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Invasive Species Nonfiction Texts and Activities in Black and White
By Science and STEAM Team
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about animals that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:
Burmese Python
Cane Toad
Emerald Ash Borer
Lionfish
Zebra Mussel
There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading.
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Invasive Species Reading Comprehension Passages
By Science and STEAM Team
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plants that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:
Japanese Honeysuckle
Kudzu
Norway Maple
Purple Loosestrife
Water Hyacinth
There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!
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Land Biomes of the United States: Six Non-Fiction Texts in BLACK and WHITE
By Science and STEAM Team
This resource contains six non-fiction texts about biomes of the United States. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.
It covers the following biomes:
desert
grasslands
tropical rainforest
temperate forest
taiga
tundra
The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for upper grades as well. Some passages are shorter than others and have less complex language so that you can easily differentiate for students.
There is a tips sheet for teachers and a recording sheet for students on which they can note where the biome is found, the average annual precipitation, the average temperature, and plants and animals of the biome. Students respond to a question asking if they would like to live and that biome and tell why or why not.
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Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities Black and White
By Science and STEAM Team
Our #1 selling plant adaptations resource is now in black and white!
This resource contains five informational reading passages about plant adaptations. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It covers the following plants in the following ecosystems:
Cactus
Seaweed
Bearberry
Water Lily
Maple Tree
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Earth Day Animals Affected by Climate Change Articles in Black and White
By Science and STEAM Team
This printer-friendly, black-and-white resource contains five informational reading passages about animals affected by climate change. There is an engaging graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read. There is also a standards and suggestions sheet and a graph showing increasing global temperatures.
The passages were written with middle-schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for other grades as well.
Animals included:
polar bears
sea turtles
Monarch butterflies
cheetahs
salmon
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