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Maria's Cool Shade Idea
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Grades K–2ElaReadingScienceEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toK-PS3-2RL.1.1
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About this printable Maria's Cool Shade Idea science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades K-2)
This passage supports NGSS K-PS3-2 learning by showing how simple structures can protect plants from sun damage. Through a garden scenario, students see how engineering solutions solve real-world problems. The content emphasizes design thinking and understanding of sun protection at a kindergarten level.
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Maria's Cool Shade Idea
Maria noticed her garden plants wilting in the hot sun.
She built a simple sunshade with a sheet over sticks.
The plants under the shade stayed fresh and cool.
The plants in the sunny spot still looked wilted.
Maria's shade structure protected her plants from getting too hot.
Comprehension quiz (2 questions)
1. What problem did Maria solve?
Too much water
Too much sunlight
Not enough soil
Not enough space
2. How did Maria help her plants?
She gave them more water
She built a sunshade
She planted new ones
She moved them inside
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Common Core standards for Maria's Cool Shade Idea
RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
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- Build comprehension skills
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