Description

Learn about the scientific method, variables and controls, and accuracy and reproducibility through this science reading expository text with a note-taking template that guides the students, comprehension worksheets that have leveled questions, and Task cards to extend the learning. Perfect for Common Core Literacy Science Standards.

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This will guide students through reading information about the scientific method, variables and controls, and accuracy versus reproducibility. They then have to apply their knowledge by answering leveled questions in the comprehension worksheets that accompany them.

Included:

-3 Expository reading articles (scientific method, variables, and controls, accuracy and reproducibility)

– 3 worksheets to assess the student’s comprehension of the reading

– Answer keys to go with all worksheets

– 4 TASKS cards to extend their learning beyond the readings

– Lesson Design on how to differentiate the readings

What teachers are saying:

“Without a textbook, it’s hard to hit the literacy standards is science adequately and frequently. This resource was PERFECT for that!”

“Great introduction to the scientific method. I used when I had a sub and there were no issues very easy to follow directions and question that the students were able to answer without a lot of clarification.”

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“Any claims of correlation or alignment to the Common Core State Standards are solely those of Adventures in ISTEM and have not been evaluated nor endorsed by the NGA. The author of these materials claims no affiliation or endorsement by the NGA.”