The Sun Shelter — Reading Comprehension
Grades
K
1
2
Standards
K-PS3-2
RL.1.1
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About This Reader
This passage addresses NGSS K-PS3-2 through a practical experiment with sun shelters. Students learn how designed structures can reduce warming effects through a relatable ice cream scenario. The content demonstrates engineering solutions for sun protection while incorporating basic thermal energy concepts.
Luis and Ana built forts at recess. Luis used boards to make a roof. Ana's fort had no roof. They put ice cream treats in both forts. Ana's ice cream melted fast in the sun. Under Luis's roof, the ice cream stayed cold longer! They learned that a roof blocks sunlight and keeps things cooler.
Why did Ana's ice cream melt quickly?
It was in the shadeThe ice cream was oldThe fort was too smallIt was in direct sunlightWhat helped keep Luis's ice cream cold?
The roof blocked the sunThe boards were coldHe used more ice creamHis fort was biggerCommon Core Standards Covered
RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
Grade Levels:
KindergartenGrade 1Grade 2
Subjects:
elareadingscience