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In this passage, students explore Earth as their home planet. They learn that Earth is made of land, water, and air, and that it's the only planet known to support life. The passage introduces students to global features like oceans and continents and emphasizes the importance of caring for the environment. It supports SS.2.G.1.1 by providing a global context for personal and geographic identity.
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Earth is our planet, and it's the only one we know of that has life! Earth has land, water, and air, and it moves around the sun in space.
We live on land, drink water, and breathe air—so it's important to take care of our planet. Earth has oceans, forests, deserts, and ice. From space, it looks like a blue and green ball.
🌎 Fun Fact: Over 70% of Earth’s surface is covered in water!
What is the main idea of this passage?
The sun is made of fireEarth is our planet and has land, water, and airEarth is the smallest planetWe don’t need to care for Earth
What covers most of Earth’s surface?
IceRocksSandWater
What makes Earth special?
It is the only planet we know with lifeIt is made of cheeseIt doesn’t moveIt is the closest planet to the sun
What is the effect of people caring for Earth?
The planet stays clean and safeIt gets more moonsThe oceans disappearIt gets smaller
What can you infer about air on Earth?
People do not need itIt is important for breathingIt is only in the oceansIt never moves
Why did the author write this passage?
To explain how to go to spaceTo teach how land and water are madeTo help readers understand why Earth is a special planetTo describe flying airplanes
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