⭐️Science differentiated reading passages about making observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.

⭐️ This unit is perfect for 3rd grade. It was created to align with 3-PS2-2 but can be used in any classroom to teach students about predicting motion.

⭐️Integrates key reading skills, with a focus on cause and effect. Incorporates key vocabulary, text features, graphic organizers, and open-ended questions.

⭐️Other Standards To Address in Questions and Images:

ELA/Literacy

• W.3.7 – Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
• W.3.8 – Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.

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?

1. How to Use This Resource
2. Let’s Swing (500L, 710L)
3. Seesaw Surprise (490L, 800L)
4. Bouncing Balls (490L, 790L)
5. Skateboard Science (480L, 750L)
6. Tug of War (480L, 820L)
7. The Coin Funnel (490L, 820L)

*Answer Key Included

Each passage set includes two differentiated passages on a third-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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