⭐️ In these differentiated passages about plant and animal life cycles. Students will develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles, but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death. (Patterns).

⭐️ This unit is perfect for 3rd grade. It was created to align with 3-LS1-1 but can be used in any classroom to teach students about plant and animal life cycles.

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?

1. How to Use This Resource
2. The Life Cycle of a Honeybee (490L, 770L)
3. The Life Cycle of a Bat (470L, 780L)
4. The Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle (500L, 790L)
5. The Life Cycle of a Strawberry (480L, 810L)
6. The Life Cycle of an Apple Tree (490L, 800L)
7. The Life Cycle of a Sunflower (510L, 820L)

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).

*Answer Key Included

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