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Reading Informational Text - Main Idea Science Curriculum Resources
Enhance the skill of identifying main ideas in informational text about science in young readers with our Reading Informational Text - Main Idea Science curriculum resources. These resources provide a structured approach to recognizing and understanding the central concepts of informational texts related to science in an interactive and printable format, improving overall reading comprehension.
Kindergarten Reading Informational Text - Main Idea Science curriculum-resources
The Park—Informational Text
This informational text is a great way for early readers to practice their comprehension skills. Thi...
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1st Grade Reading Informational Text - Main Idea Science curriculum-resources
Falling Leaves—Reading Fluency Passage
This informational text on falling leaves with comprehension questions is a great way to practice re...
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Hawks vs Falcons—Compare and Contrast
This informational text is a great way to practice compare and contrast. Students will read two pass...
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Doctors—Citing Text Evidence
This informational text on doctors with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading f...
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Penguins— Main Purpose
This informational text on penguins with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading ...
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The Park—Informational Text
This informational text is a great way for early readers to practice their comprehension skills. Thi...
RI.K.2
2nd Grade Reading Informational Text - Main Idea Science curriculum-resources
Reading Comprehension— Storms
Practie summarizing paragraphs with this fun science informational text on storms! Students will giv...
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Why the Great Barrier Reef Matters
This passage highlights the critical importance of the Great Barrier Reef for both nature and humans...
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How Kids Can Help Protect the Great Barrier Reef
This passage focuses on empowering children to take action in protecting the Great Barrier Reef and ...
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Life in the Great Barrier Reef
This passage delves into the rich biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef. It describes the vast arra...
RI.3.2RI.4.2
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
This passage introduces the greenhouse effect to children, comparing it to a blanket around Earth. I...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Simple Tips for Home
This passage focuses on reducing carbon footprints at home by conserving electricity. It suggests pr...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D4-ESS3
How Kids Can Help Fight Climate Change?
This passage introduces the concept of 'reduce, reuse, recycle' as a way for children to help fight ...
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Can you give an example of a renewable energy source?
This passage focuses on solar energy as an example of renewable energy for children. It explains how...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.4-ESS3
What is Weather?
This passage explains weather to children, describing it as the current outdoor conditions. It cover...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
Main Topic and Paragraph Focus in Informational Text
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Author's Purpose in Text
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Reading Comprehension - Science and Social Studies
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3rd Grade Reading Informational Text - Main Idea Science curriculum-resources
Koi Fish—What’s the Main Idea?
This informational text on koi fish is a great introduction to teaching main idea. Students will be ...
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Handy Helpers —Authors Point of View
This informational text on pollinators and decomposers is perfect for teaching point of view. Studen...
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Why the Great Barrier Reef Matters
This passage highlights the critical importance of the Great Barrier Reef for both nature and humans...
RI.3.1RI.4.1
How Kids Can Help Protect the Great Barrier Reef
This passage focuses on empowering children to take action in protecting the Great Barrier Reef and ...
RI.3.2RI.4.2
Life in the Great Barrier Reef
This passage delves into the rich biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef. It describes the vast arra...
RI.3.2RI.4.2
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
This passage introduces the greenhouse effect to children, comparing it to a blanket around Earth. I...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Simple Tips for Home
This passage focuses on reducing carbon footprints at home by conserving electricity. It suggests pr...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D4-ESS3
How Kids Can Help Fight Climate Change?
This passage introduces the concept of 'reduce, reuse, recycle' as a way for children to help fight ...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D4-ESS3
Can you give an example of a renewable energy source?
This passage focuses on solar energy as an example of renewable energy for children. It explains how...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.4-ESS3
What is Weather?
This passage explains weather to children, describing it as the current outdoor conditions. It cover...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
Main Idea and Supporting Details in Informational Text
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4th Grade Reading Informational Text - Main Idea Science curriculum-resources
Ocean Animal Adaptations
Students will read a passage that provides information about various adaptations that marine animals...
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Ocean Acidification
Download this reading comprehension worksheet about ocean acidification. The worksheet includes an i...
RI.4.4
The Space Needle
Students read a passage about the history and features of Seattle's Space Needle, then answer compre...
RI.4.2
Main causes of a heat dome?
Heat domes are caused by specific atmospheric patterns, primarily involving high-pressure systems. T...
RI.5.1
Natural Disaster: Droughts
Droughts are long periods with insufficient water, leading to crop failures and water shortages. Con...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.2RI.5.2
Why the Great Barrier Reef Matters
This passage highlights the critical importance of the Great Barrier Reef for both nature and humans...
RI.3.1RI.4.1
How Kids Can Help Protect the Great Barrier Reef
This passage focuses on empowering children to take action in protecting the Great Barrier Reef and ...
RI.3.2RI.4.2
Health Risks of Heat Domes
Heat domes pose significant health risks as our bodies struggle to maintain a safe temperature in ex...
RI.5.1
Life in the Great Barrier Reef
This passage delves into the rich biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef. It describes the vast arra...
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Natural Disaster: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are dangerous spinning columns of air. Knowing the signs and having safety plans can help ...
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Natural Disaster: Hurricanes
Hurricanes are massive storms with strong winds and rain. Tracking and preparing for them helps prot...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.2RI.5.2
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
This passage introduces the greenhouse effect to children, comparing it to a blanket around Earth. I...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Simple Tips for Home
This passage focuses on reducing carbon footprints at home by conserving electricity. It suggests pr...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D4-ESS3
How Kids Can Help Fight Climate Change?
This passage introduces the concept of 'reduce, reuse, recycle' as a way for children to help fight ...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D4-ESS3
Can you give an example of a renewable energy source?
This passage focuses on solar energy as an example of renewable energy for children. It explains how...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.4-ESS3
What is Weather?
This passage explains weather to children, describing it as the current outdoor conditions. It cover...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
5th Grade Reading Informational Text - Main Idea Science curriculum-resources
Ocean Animal Adaptations
Students will read a passage that provides information about various adaptations that marine animals...
W.4.9.B
Ocean Acidification
Download this reading comprehension worksheet about ocean acidification. The worksheet includes an i...
RI.4.4
The Space Needle
Students read a passage about the history and features of Seattle's Space Needle, then answer compre...
RI.4.2
Main causes of a heat dome?
Heat domes are caused by specific atmospheric patterns, primarily involving high-pressure systems. T...
RI.5.1
Natural Disaster: Droughts
Droughts are long periods with insufficient water, leading to crop failures and water shortages. Con...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.2RI.5.2
Health Risks of Heat Domes
Heat domes pose significant health risks as our bodies struggle to maintain a safe temperature in ex...
RI.5.1
Natural Disaster: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are dangerous spinning columns of air. Knowing the signs and having safety plans can help ...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.2RI.5.2
Natural Disaster: Hurricanes
Hurricanes are massive storms with strong winds and rain. Tracking and preparing for them helps prot...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.2RI.5.2
Elevation: A Key Factor Affecting Climate
Elevation influences climate by causing temperatures to drop as altitude increases. High-elevation a...
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Precipitation: Types and Measurement
Precipitation includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail, forming when water droplets in clouds grow large...
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Cold Fronts and Warm Fronts: A Comparison
Cold fronts bring thunderstorms and cooler temperatures, while warm fronts bring light rain and warm...
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Vegetation: A Key Factor Affecting Climate
Vegetation influences climate by cooling temperatures, increasing humidity, and supporting rainfall....
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Stream Flow
Stream flow refers to the movement of water in rivers and creeks. It is influenced by precipitation,...
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Hydrosphere: What Is It and Its Formation
The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth, from oceans to glaciers. It formed through condensation...
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The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is one of the longest rivers in North America, stretching 2,340 miles from Lak...
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Mountain Ranges: A Key Factor Affecting Climate
Mountain ranges affect climate by creating rain shadows, blocking wind, and forming microclimates. T...
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Cyclones and Anticyclones: A Comparison
Cyclones are low-pressure systems that bring stormy weather, while anticyclones are high-pressure sy...
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Porosity and Permeability of Soil and Rock
Porosity and permeability are key properties of soil and rock that affect water movement underground...
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Latitude: A Key Factor Affecting Climate
Latitude determines a region’s climate by affecting sunlight and temperature. Tropical regions near ...
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Air Masses: Types and Characteristics
Air masses are large bodies of air with similar temperature and humidity. They form over specific re...
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Weather Fronts: Types and Impacts
Weather fronts are boundaries between air masses that bring weather changes like precipitation and s...
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Large Bodies of Water: A Key Factor Affecting Climate
Large bodies of water moderate temperatures, making coastal regions milder. They also contribute to ...
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Saving Snow Leopards
Snow leopards face many threats today. People are building roads and farms in their mountain homes. ...
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Intrusive Igneous Rocks: Formation and Features
This passage explains the formation of intrusive igneous rocks through slow cooling of magma beneath...
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The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ): Earth's Weather Belt
This science passage explains the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), a key equatorial weather sy...
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Talus Slopes: Formation and Features
This earth science passage explains talus slope formation through mechanical weathering processes, a...
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Stratigraphy: Reading Earth's Layered History
This passage explains stratigraphy as the study of rock layers to interpret Earth's history. Aligned...
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The Boiling Point of Water
This passage, 'The Boiling Point of Water,' introduces students to the physical property of boiling ...
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The Mass of a Proton
This reading passage, 'The Mass of a Proton,' introduces middle school students to one of the smalle...
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