The Sun Shelter — Passage and Quiz
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K
1
2
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ABOUT THIS READER
This passage addresses NGSS K-PS3-2 through a practical experiment with sun shelters. Students learn how designed structures can reduce warming effects through a relatable ice cream scenario. The content demonstrates engineering solutions for sun protection while incorporating basic thermal energy concepts.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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CONTENT PREVIEW
The Sun Shelter
Luis and Ana built forts at recess. Luis used boards to make a roof. Ana's fort had no roof. They put ice cream treats in both forts. Ana's ice cream melted fast in the sun. Under Luis's roof, the ice cream stayed cold longer! They learned that a roof blocks sunlight and keeps things cooler.
Quiz
1. Why did Ana's ice cream melt quickly?
A
It was in the shadeB
The ice cream was oldC
The fort was too smallD
It was in direct sunlight2. What helped keep Luis's ice cream cold?
A
The roof blocked the sunB
The boards were coldC
He used more ice creamD
His fort was biggerRelated Content
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