Convection Currents, Coriolis Effect, and Global Winds Reading Passages MS‑ESS2‑6

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Help middle school students understand how convection currents, the Coriolis effect and global winds shape Earth’s climate. Aligned to NGSS MS‑ESS2‑6.

Description

Looking for a clear and engaging way to help students understand what shapes Earth’s climate? These science reading comprehension passages make it easy for students to explore how global winds, ocean currents, convection currents, the Coriolis effect, and other key climate factors work together to influence weather patterns and climate around the world.

They’re a great resource for any teacher looking to support student learning in Earth and Space Science. With easy-to-understand explanations, note-taking templates, leveled comprehension worksheets, and task cards, this resource helps students deepen their understanding of Earth’s climate systems through reading, writing, and discussion. Perfect for integrating Common Core Literacy into your NGSS MS-ESS2 Earth’s systems curriculum!

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These MS-ESS2-6 with global winds, ocean currents, convection, Coriolis effect, and climate science reading comprehension passages and worksheets cover topics such as:
✅ How the coriolis effect influence global winds
✅ How the coriolis effect and convection influence ocean currents
✅ How climate is influenced by location

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✎ Print and digital versions included

What is included in these MS-ESS2-6 global winds, ocean currents and convection, Coriolis effect, and climate factors science reading comprehension passages and worksheets:

3 Expository reading passages (Print and digital):

  • Global winds
  • Ocean currents
  • Climate

3 Note-taking templates for each passage (Print and digital)
3 Worksheets to assess student comprehension (Print and digital)
Answer keys for all worksheets
4 Task cards to extend learning beyond the readings (Print and digital)
Lesson design guide with tips for differentiation in your classroom

Students will explore how convection currents in the atmosphere and oceans help balance Earth’s temperature, how global wind patterns form, how the Coriolis effect deflects winds and currents, and how climate is shaped by natural systems and geography. After reading, students apply their knowledge with leveled comprehension questions and extend their learning with task cards. These resources are perfect for the Explain phase of the 5E model.

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