Description
Science Differentiated Passages: Fossil Evidence of Past Environments
⭐️ These fossil evidence science differentiated passages focus on analyzing and interpreting data from fossils to provide evidence of the organisms and the environments in which they lived long ago. Examples of data could include the type, size, and distribution of fossil organisms. Examples of fossils and environments could include marine fossils found on dry land, tropical plant fossils found in Arctic areas, and fossils of extinct organisms. Assessment does not include the identification of specific fossils or present plants and animals. Assessment is limited to major fossil types and relative ages.
⭐️ This unit is perfect for 3rd grade. It was created to align with 3-LS4-1 but can be used in any classroom to teach students about fossil evidence of past environments.
Key Features:
✏️ Convenience – Everything you need for this unit is all in one place!
✏️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.
✏️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
- What is a Fossil? (450L, 750L)
- What Do Fossils Tell Us? (490L, 790L)
- Antarctic Fossils (500L, 820L)
- A Meat-Eating Sloth (480L, 790L)
- Living Fossils (490L, 770L)
- Himalayan History (470L, 750L)
*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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