Description
Science Differentiated Passages: Mapping Earth’s Features – 4-ESS2-2
⭐️These science differentiated passages focus on analyzing and interpreting data from maps to describe patterns of the earth’s features.
⭐️This unit is perfect for 4th grade. It was created to align with 4-ESS2-2 but can be used in any classroom to teach students about mapping the earth’s features.
⭐️Integrates key reading skills, with a focus on drawing conclusions and making inferences. Incorporates key vocabulary, text features, graphic organizers, and open-ended questions.
⭐️Other Standards To Address in Questions and Images:
ELA/Literacy
- RI.4.7 – Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
- W.4.7 – Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through the investigation of different aspects of a topic.
Mathematics
- 4.MD.A.2 – Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Key Features:
✏️ Build Background- Reinforce key science topics with real-life passages.
✏️Cross Curricular- Integrates nonfiction reading comprehension and science.
✏️Engaging – This resource will capture your students’ attention while they learn important science-related topics. Integrates text and activities to help students understand the topics and stay engaged in the material.
✏️Differentiated- Passages are on two levels to make differentiation easy.
✏️Scaffolding – Utilizes the Lexile Framework® for Reading and a mix of standard-based essay and multiple-choice questions to allow educators to scaffold independent work and homework. Also great for centers and interventions.
What’s Included?
- How to Use This Resource
- Ring of Fire (790L, 980L)
- The Alpide Belt (780L, 950L)
- Ojos del Salado (780L, 1010L)
- The Hawaiian Islands (790L, 980L)
- The Alps (790L, 980L)
- The Rocky Mountains (780L, 990L)
*Answer Key Included
Each passage set includes two differentiated passages on a fourth-grade level (one at the beginning of the band, one towards the end) and a question set geared towards comprehension and science mastery. The first question is differentiated to include a fill-in-the-blank diagram (lower complexity) or an open-ended diagram (higher complexity).
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