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How Fish Gills Work
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- Grades
- 345
- Subjects
- scienceelareading
- Standards
- NGSS 4-LS1-1
- Languages
- English, Spanish
What's included
Reading passage
Reading comprehension
Audio narration
With word word highlighting
Comprehension quiz
Auto-graded
Writing activity
Open-ended response
Glossary & flashcards
Vocabulary practice
Differentiated version
Adapted for varied levels
Spanish translation
Bilingual support
About this reader
This engaging 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the concept of fish gills and how they function as respiratory structures. Aligned with NGSS 4-LS1-1 and the Disciplinary Core Idea LS1.A (Structure and Function), the passage explains that fish do not have lungs because they live in water. Instead, they possess gills—internal structures located on the sides of their heads that extract dissolved oxygen from water. Students learn how water flows over the gills, allowing oxygen to pass into the blood while carbon dioxide is released. The passage emphasizes that gills solve the same survival need as lungs but are specially adapted for an aquatic environment. This audio-integrated resource includes a simplified differentiated version for struggling readers, complete Spanish translations of both passages, a comprehensive glossary of key terms, multiple-choice questions testing recall and application, writing activities with suggested answers, and graphic organizers in table format. The content builds foundational understanding of how different animals have different structures that serve similar functions, preparing students for hands-on investigations and deeper discussions about animal adaptations and survival needs in various environments.
Written by Workybooks TeamPublished by Workybooks
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Perfect for the way you teach
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- 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
Topics
fish gillshow fish breatheoxygen in waterfish respirationNGSS 4-LS1-1animal structuresGrade 4 scienceaquatic animals
