Arctic Fox Facts: What Do Arctic Foxes Eat? — Reading Comprehension
Grades
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- MS-LS2-4
- RI.6.3
- RI.7.3
- RI.8.8
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About This Reader
This passage explores the Arctic fox's dietary adaptations aligned with NGSS standard MS-LS2-4 (Ecosystem Interactions). Students learn how these resilient canines switch between lemmings, seabird eggs, and even polar bear leftovers depending on season. The text explains their scavenging strategies, food caching behavior, and slowed winter metabolism - all adaptations to extreme seasonal changes. A fun fact reveals their color-changing fur that provides year-round camouflage. Comprehension questions focus on energy acquisition strategies in harsh environments, while vocabulary questions reinforce terms like 'opportunistic feeder.' Perfect for units on Arctic ecosystems or animal adaptations to climate extremes.
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