How Kids Can Help Protect the Great Barrier Reef — Passage
Grades
2
3
4
Standards
RI.3.2
RI.4.2
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
ABOUT THIS READER
This passage focuses on empowering children to take action in protecting the Great Barrier Reef and the environment. It provides practical suggestions such as reducing plastic use, conserving energy, and participating in local clean-ups. The text emphasizes the importance of learning about the reef and sharing knowledge to raise awareness. It also highlights how small, individual actions can collectively make a significant impact. The passage encourages children to adopt eco-friendly habits and make sustainable choices, fostering a sense of environmental responsibility from a young age. Keywords: kids environmental action, Great Barrier Reef protection, plastic reduction, energy conservation, eco-friendly habits, environmental education, awareness raising, sustainable choices, community involvement, future generations.
Publisher: Workybooks
|
Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
|
Illustrated by:
Kids can play an important role in helping to protect the Great Barrier Reef and the environment. One way is by reducing plastic use. Using reusable water bottles and bags instead of single-use plastics helps keep the oceans clean.
Saving energy at home by turning off lights and unplugging devices when not in use can help fight climate change. Kids can also learn about the reef and share what they learn with friends and family. This spreads awareness about why the reef is important. Participating in local beach or park clean-ups helps protect all environments. Choosing eco-friendly products and recycling properly are other great ways to help. Even small actions, when done by many people, can make a big difference. By taking these steps, kids can help ensure the Great Barrier Reef remains healthy for future generations to enjoy.
What is one way kids can reduce plastic pollution?
By using more plastic strawsBy using reusable water bottles and bagsBy throwing plastic into the oceanBy buying more plastic toysHow can turning off lights when not in use help the reef?
It makes the reef brighterIt helps fight climate changeIt feeds the fish in the reefIt cools down the oceanWhy is it important for kids to learn about the reef and share their knowledge?
To become marine biologistsTo write books about the reefTo spread awareness about the reef's importanceTo win school contestsWhat local activity can kids participate in to help the environment?
Beach or park clean-upsCoral farmingDeep-sea divingBuilding sandcastlesAccording to the passage, why are small actions important?
They're easy to doThey impress adultsThey can make a big difference when done by many peopleThey're more fun than big actionsWhat is the main message of this passage?
Only adults can help the Great Barrier ReefThe Great Barrier Reef doesn't need helpKids can take many small actions to help protect the reefKids should visit the Great Barrier Reef as soon as possibleCommon core standards covered
RI.3.2
Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
RI.4.2
Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
Related Content
Koi Fish—What’s the Main Idea?
This informational text on koi fish is a great introduction to teaching main idea. Students will be ...
RI.3.2RF.3.4RI.3.1
Informational Text —Learn About Dinosaurs
This informational text on dinosaurs with comprehension questions to follow is perfect for teaching ...
RF.3.4RF.3.4.ARF.3.4.CRI.3.2
Spider—Main Idea
This informational text on spiders is a great introduction to teaching main idea. Students will be a...
RI.3.2RF.3.4RI.3.1RI.2.6
French Fries Compare & Contrast Text
This informational text on french fries is the perfect resource for teaching compare and contrast. S...
RI.3.9RF.3.4RF.3.4.ARI.3.2
Identify Main Idea Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer on main idea includes space to write the main idea and three supporting detai...
RI.1.2RI.2.2RI.3.2RI.4.2
Main Idea and Suporting Details Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer on main idea includes space to write the main idea and three supporting detai...
RI.1.2RI.2.2RI.3.2RI.4.2
Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer on main idea includes space to write the main idea and three supporting detai...
RI.1.2RI.2.2RI.3.2RI.4.2
Comparing Non-Fiction texts—All About Dolphins
This informational text on dolphins is the perfect resource for teaching compare and contrast. Stud...
RI.3.9RF.3.4RF.3.4.ARI.3.1
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
RI.2.2RI.2.6RI.2.10RF.2.4.A
Reading Comprehension— Storms
Practie summarizing paragraphs with this fun science informational text on storms! Students will giv...
RI.2.2RF.2.4.ARF.2.4RI.2.10
The Rubik's Cube
RI.2.2RI.2.6RI.2.10RF.2.4.A
The Space Needle
Students read a passage about the history and features of Seattle's Space Needle, then answer compre...
RI.4.2
Informational Text —Elephants Facts
This informational text on elephants with comprehension questions to follow is perfect for teaching ...
RF.2.4.ARI.2.1RI.2.2RI.2.6
Graphic Organizer for Main Idea
This graphic organizer on main idea includes space to write the main idea and three supporting detai...
RI.1.2RI.2.2RI.3.2RI.4.2
The Role of Pollinators in Nature
Learn about the fascinating world of pollinators and discover their crucial role in the reproductive...
RI.4.2RI.4.3RI.4.4RI.5.1
Pollination: A Crucial Ecosystem Service
Explore the vital role of pollination beyond plant reproduction, as it sustains ecosystems by ensuri...
RI.4.2RI.4.3RI.4.4RI.5.1
Secrets of Seed Dispersal: How Plants Travel
Plants may seem stationary, but their seeds have amazing ways to travel! Explore the fascinating wor...
RI.4.2RI.4.3RI.4.4RI.5.1
The States of Matter: Solid
Discover the differences between solids, liquids and gases by exploring how their particles are arra...
RI.4.2RI.4.3RI.4.4RI.5.1
What is a Simple Machine
Discover the power of simple machines! This informational text explores how basic tools like levers,...
RI.4.2RI.4.3RI.4.4RI.5.1
How Do Scientists Study Past Climates?
Students will analyze how tools like ice cores and tree rings provide scientific evidence about Eart...
RI.4.1RI.4.2RI.4.3.4.RI.4.74-ESS2-2