Do Penguins Have Knees? — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- MS-LS2-2
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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 interactive science reading passage, titled "Do Penguins Have Knees? The Hidden Truth!", answers a common and intriguing question about penguin anatomy. Aligned with NGSS Life Science standards, particularly MS-LS4-C (Adaptations), the passage reveals that penguins do indeed have knees, which are largely hidden within their bodies and covered by dense feathers and blubber. It explains how this unique leg structure is a crucial adaptation, providing a streamlined shape for efficient swimming and aiding in heat conservation in their cold marine environments. The text also connects this hidden anatomy to their distinctive waddling gait on land. This resource is excellent for fostering reading comprehension, expanding vocabulary related to animal anatomy and adaptations, and sparking curiosity about how different species are perfectly suited to their habitats.
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👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
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👨👩👧👦 Parents
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- • Comprehension improvement
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- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
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