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How Skin Protects Animals

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Format: Interactive (Online), Printable (PDF)
Grades: 345
Subjects: scienceelareading
Standards: NGSS 4-LS1-1LS1.A
Languages: English, Spanish

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Reading passage

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This engaging 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the protective functions of skin, the largest external structure on animals. Aligned with NGSS standard 4-LS1-1 and Disciplinary Core Idea LS1.A, the passage explains how skin serves as a critical barrier between an animal's body and the outside world. Students learn that skin keeps harmful germs out, holds essential moisture inside the body, and provides the important sense of touch. The passage explores the diversity of skin types across different animal species, from thick elephant skin to moist frog skin to skin covered with fur or scales. Audio-integrated for accessibility, this passage builds foundational understanding of how external structures support survival. Accompanying activities include comprehension questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers that help students analyze structure-function relationships and compare skin adaptations across species. Perfect for introducing body systems and animal adaptations in elementary science classrooms.

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