Is a Platypus a Mammal? — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
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- 7
- 8
Standards
- MS-LS1-1
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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 "Is a Platypus a Mammal? The Monotreme Mystery!", delves into the unique classification of the Platypus, directly aligning with NGSS Life Science standards, particularly MS-LS1-1 (Structure and Function) and MS-LS4-D (Biodiversity). The passage introduces the Platypus's intriguing combination of features and answers the key question of its mammalian status. It explains that despite laying eggs, the Platypus possesses essential mammal traits like fur and milk production, classifying it as a monotreme. The text highlights how its unique adaptations, such as its duck-like bill, aid its survival in its aquatic habitat in Australia. This resource is excellent for fostering reading comprehension, expanding vocabulary related to animal classification, and encouraging curiosity about Earth's extraordinary biodiversity and the diverse ways life forms are categorized.
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👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
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👨👩👧👦 Parents
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- • Comprehension improvement
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- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
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