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How the Body Absorbs Nutrients
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- Format
- Interactive (Online), Printable (PDF)
- Grades
- 345
- Subjects
- scienceelareading
- Standards
- NGSS 4-LS1-1LS1.A
- 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 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the process of nutrient absorption in the human body, aligned with NGSS standard 4-LS1-1 and Disciplinary Core Ideas LS1.A. Students learn how nutrients—the tiny, useful parts of food—pass from the small intestine into the bloodstream and travel to cells throughout the body. The passage explains how broken-down food moves from the stomach into a long, winding tube where absorption occurs. Using age-appropriate language and relatable examples, students discover why nutrients are essential for energy, growth, and health. The content includes bolded vocabulary terms with immediate definitions, helping students build scientific literacy. Audio-integrated features support diverse learners by providing text-to-speech functionality. Accompanying activities include multiple-choice comprehension questions, short-answer writing prompts, and graphic organizers that reinforce understanding of body systems and processes. A simplified differentiated version ensures accessibility for all reading levels. Spanish translations of both passages support English language learners. This resource provides foundational knowledge necessary for hands-on investigations and classroom discussions about how organisms obtain and use matter and energy to live and grow.
Written by Workybooks TeamPublished by Workybooks
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- Build comprehension skills
- Auto-graded quiz
- Differentiated reading
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- Read together at home
- Improve fluency
- Quiet reading time
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- Independent practice
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Topics
nutrientssmall intestinedigestionabsorptionblood vesselscellsenergybody systemsNGSS 4-LS1-1elementary science
