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How We Breathe

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

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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

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This 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the breathing process, aligned with NGSS 4-LS1-1 standards. Students explore how the chest expands and contracts during breathing, the role of lungs in exchanging gases, and why oxygen is essential for the body while carbon dioxide must be removed. The passage uses simple, age-appropriate language and real-world examples to help students understand this vital life process. Audio-integrated features support diverse learners, including English language learners and students with reading difficulties. The lesson includes a simplified differentiated version for struggling readers, Spanish translations of both passages, a comprehensive glossary of key terms, multiple-choice questions testing recall and comprehension, writing activities that encourage application of concepts, and graphic organizers that help students visualize the breathing process. This resource builds foundational understanding of respiratory system functions, preparing students for hands-on investigations and classroom discussions about how body systems work together to maintain life.

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