Bar-Built Estuary Example — Reading Comprehension
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet 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 NGSS-aligned passage teaches students about bar-built estuaries, unique coastal ecosystems formed by sandbars or barrier islands. Using the Outer Banks of North Carolina as an example, students discover how barrier islands protect shallow lagoons such as Albemarle Sound and Pamlico Sound. The passage explains key characteristics, including shallow waters, weaker tides, marsh grasses, and habitats for fish and birds. It also highlights how storms and human development can threaten these fragile ecosystems. With fun facts, engaging examples, and audio integration for accessibility, this resource connects NGSS Life Science: Structure and Function to real-world geography and ecosystems. Ideal for middle school science learners.
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👩🏫 Teachers
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👨👩👧👦 Parents
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- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
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