The Arabian Oryx β Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- MS-LS4-D
- 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 science reading passage, titled "The Arabian Oryx: A Desert Survivor's Comeback," introduces students to a remarkable and unique desert animal. Aligned with NGSS Life Science standards, particularly MS-LS4-D (Biodiversity and Humans), the passage highlights the Arabian Oryx's distinctive appearance and its incredible adaptations for thriving in the harsh deserts of the Arabian Peninsula, such as its white coat for heat reflection and efficient water conservation. The text details its diet and ability to sense rainfall. Crucially, it tells the powerful story of the Arabian Oryx's journey from being declared extinct in the wild to its successful reintroduction through dedicated global conservation efforts. This resource is excellent for fostering reading comprehension, expanding vocabulary related to animal adaptations and desert ecosystems, and inspiring appreciation for wildlife recovery and the vital importance of conservation for biodiversity.
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