Kīlauea Volcano: Hawaii’s Ever-Changing Landscape — Reading Comprehension
Grades
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- MS-ESS3-2
- MS-ESS2-3
- RST.6-8.2
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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 passage details Kīlauea's volcanic history and status, aligned with NGSS MS-ESS3-2 (natural hazards) and ESS2-3 (Earth's systems). It covers major eruptions like the 35-year Puʻu ʻŌʻō event and 2018 crisis, plus current 2024 monitoring. Cultural connections to Pele and geological features like shield volcano morphology are included. Text supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.2 for central idea analysis in scientific content.
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