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Beach Day Science
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Grades K–2ElaReadingScienceEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toK-PS3-1RL.1.1
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About this printable Beach Day Science science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades K-2)
This passage addresses NGSS K-PS3-1 by comparing temperature differences in materials exposed to sunlight versus shade. Through beach observations, students learn how sunlight warms Earth's surfaces differently. The content emphasizes observation skills and understanding of basic thermal energy concepts at a kindergarten level.
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Beach Day Science
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Tom built two sandcastles. One was in the sunny spot, and one was in the shade. The sunny sand felt hot on his feet. The shady sand felt cool! When he poured water on both spots, the sunny puddle got warm while the shady puddle stayed cool.
Comprehension quiz (2 questions)
1. Which sand felt hotter?
Sand in the shade
Sand in the sun
Both were the same
Neither was hot
2. What happened to the water in the sun?
It stayed cool
It got warm
It disappeared
It turned to ice
Curriculum
Common Core standards for Beach Day Science
RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
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Perfect for the way you teach
Teachers
- Build comprehension skills
- Auto-graded quiz
- Differentiated reading
Parents
- Read together at home
- Improve fluency
- Quiet reading time
Homeschoolers
- Reading curriculum support
- Independent practice
- Track Lexile growth
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