Maria's Cool Shade Idea — Passage
Grades
K
1
2
Standards
K-PS3-2
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ABOUT THIS READER
This passage supports NGSS K-PS3-2 learning by showing how simple structures can protect plants from sun damage. Through a garden scenario, students see how engineering solutions solve real-world problems. The content emphasizes design thinking and understanding of sun protection at a kindergarten level.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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Maria noticed her garden plants wilting in the hot sun. She built a simple sunshade with a sheet over sticks. The plants under the shade stayed fresh and cool. The plants in the sunny spot still looked wilted. Maria's shade structure protected her plants from getting too hot.
What problem did Maria solve?
Too much waterToo much sunlightNot enough soilNot enough spaceHow did Maria help her plants?
She gave them more waterShe built a sunshadeShe planted new onesShe moved them insideCommon core standards covered
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