What Do Blobfish Eat? — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
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Standards
- MS-LS2-1
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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 "What Do Blobfish Eat?", offers an engaging exploration into the feeding habits of this unusual deep-sea creature. Aligned with NGSS Life Science standards, particularly MS-LS2-1 concerning resource availability and organism interactions, the passage explains how the blobfish, with its unique jelly-like body, is perfectly adapted to its low-energy environment. It delves into the blobfish's method of acquiring food, describing it as a passive feeder that drifts and waits for small organisms like crustaceans and sea pens to float within reach. The text highlights how this "lazy" eating style is an efficient survival strategy in the deep ocean where food is scarce and high-energy hunting is impractical. By focusing on the blobfish's diet, students gain insight into the diverse ways organisms obtain energy in different ecosystems and how physical adaptations are linked to feeding strategies. This resource is excellent for developing reading comprehension, understanding ecological concepts, and appreciating the remarkable adaptations found in marine life, fostering curiosity about biodiversity in extreme environments.
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👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
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👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
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🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
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