Atoms Molecules and Elements Reading Comprehension Google Slides Easel MS-PS1-1

Description

Are you looking for engaging physical science reading passages and questions? This Atom, Molecules, and Elements Reading Comprehension is the perfect NO PREP, print-off resource with three informational texts with multiple-choice questions and free-response questions to go along.

It can be used as an extension activity, review, content front-loading, and practice reading strategies with science. Answer key is available.

This resource includes the following:

✔ Text on Atoms – with 6 multiple choice questions and 2 free-response questions

✔ Text on Molecules – with 6 multiple choice questions and 2 free-response questions

✔ Text on Elements and Periodic Table – with 6 multiple choice questions and 2 free-response questions

✔ Answer Key with all questions

✔ Teacher Directions and Substitute Lesson Plan

✔ Posters and Visuals for annotation marks and inferences

✔ KWL for students

 

Also includes 3 Easel Assessments

 

What concepts are covered in this resource?

• What are atoms?
• What is the structure of atoms?
• Protons, neutrons, and electrons
• What are molecules?
• Chemical changes of molecules
• Differences of molecular and chemical changes
• What are elements?
• What is the periodic table?
• How are elements categorized in the periodic table?

Types of Settings Used in

✔ distance learning

✔ learning at home

✔ Google Classroom

✔ whole group 5th grade instruction

✔ cut and pasted in interactive notebooks

 

NGSS Standards Alignment

• MS-PS1-1 Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.

 

What are teachers saying about this resource?

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was written at a level on par with the abilities of my students, yet talked about subject matter that needed to be covered in our Chemistry class. Thanks so much!” J.M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a great resource for our chemistry unit! It’s challenging to find chemistry passages on the 4th grade level, so I was thankful to come across this resource. Thank you!!” K.Z.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a great reading comprehension activity for my middle schoolers during our chemistry unit. Thank you!” C.C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Helped with comprehension and reinforcement. Used in a special ed middle school setting” K.C.