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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.4.2,RI.4.3,RI.4.4,RI.5.1,RI.5.3,RI.5.4 - Pollination: A Crucial Ecosystem Service - thumbnail
Pollination: A Crucial Ecosystem Service
Explore the vital role of pollination beyond plant reproduction, as it sustains ecosystems by ensuring food security, pr...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Earth’s Spheres Influence Climate - thumbnail
Earth’s Spheres Influence Climate
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - What Makes Weather Change? - thumbnail
What Makes Weather Change?
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.1,RL.2.2,RL.3.2,RI.3.10,RL.3.3 - Learning about Sea Turtles - thumbnail
Learning about Sea Turtles
Embark on a journey through Evan's science report on sea turtles. Delve into the lives of these fascinating creatures, w...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.4.2,RI.4.3,RI.4.4,RI.5.1,RI.5.3,RI.5.4 - The States of Matter: Solid - thumbnail
The States of Matter: Solid
Discover the differences between solids, liquids and gases by exploring how their particles are arranged and move. This ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.4.2,RI.4.3,RI.4.4,RI.5.1,RI.5.3,RI.5.4 - What is a Simple Machine - thumbnail
What is a Simple Machine
Discover the power of simple machines! This informational text explores how basic tools like levers, pulleys and incline...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.1,RL.2.2,RL.3.2,RI.3.10,RL.3.3 - The Solar System - thumbnail
The Solar System
Join Mia on her science project journey through the solar system. Learn about the eight planets orbiting the Sun, their ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.4.2,RI.4.3,RI.4.4,RI.5.1,RI.5.3,RI.5.4 - The Role of Pollinators in Nature - thumbnail
The Role of Pollinators in Nature
Learn about the fascinating world of pollinators and discover their crucial role in the reproductive process of flowerin...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.4.2,RI.4.3,RI.4.4,RI.5.1,RI.5.3,RI.5.4 - Secrets of Seed Dispersal: How Plants Travel - thumbnail
Secrets of Seed Dispersal: How Plants Travel
Plants may seem stationary, but their seeds have amazing ways to travel! Explore the fascinating world of seed dispersal...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - What is Weather and Climate? - thumbnail
What is Weather and Climate?
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Melting Ice and Hungry Polar Bears - thumbnail
Melting Ice and Hungry Polar Bears
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.4.1,RI.4.4,RI.5.1,ESS1.A,MS-ESS1-3 - Sunspots and Solar Flares - thumbnail
Sunspots and Solar Flares
This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the fascinating phenomena of sunspots and solar flares, as described...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.2.1 - Ants and Pheromones - thumbnail
Ants and Pheromones
This quiz is designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students to test their understanding of how ants communicate using pheromone...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Understanding Sunspots - thumbnail
Understanding Sunspots
Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that lowers the temperatu...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - What are Solar Flares? - thumbnail
What are Solar Flares?
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.5.1 - How Heat Domes Form - thumbnail
How Heat Domes Form
A heat dome is an extreme weather event where high pressure traps hot air in an area, causing temperatures to rise signi...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.5.1 - Main causes of a heat dome? - thumbnail
Main causes of a heat dome?
Heat domes are caused by specific atmospheric patterns, primarily involving high-pressure systems. These high-pressure a...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.5.1 - Health Risks of Heat Domes - thumbnail
Health Risks of Heat Domes
Heat domes pose significant health risks as our bodies struggle to maintain a safe temperature in extreme heat. Dehydrat...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.5.1 - Staying Safe During Heat Domes - thumbnail
Staying Safe During Heat Domes
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Is Earth’s Climate Changing? - thumbnail
Is Earth’s Climate Changing?
The passage 'Is Earth’s Climate Changing?' explores how scientists study Earth's climate through global temperature reco...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.4.4,RI.4.2 - The Water Cycle - thumbnail
The Water Cycle
The water cycle describes how water continuously moves through our planet via evaporation, condensation, precipitation, ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.4.4,RI.4.2 - The Phosphorus Cycle - thumbnail
The Phosphorus Cycle
The phosphorus cycle explains how phosphorus moves through rocks, soil, water, and living things. Essential for DNA and ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.4.4,RI.4.2 - The Oxygen Cycle - thumbnail
The Oxygen Cycle
The oxygen cycle illustrates how oxygen moves through the atmosphere, water, and living organisms. Driven by photosynthe...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Heroes for Freedom: Martin Luther King Jr - thumbnail
Heroes for Freedom: Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr. was a key leader in the civil rights movement, advocating for equality through nonviolent protest...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Heroes for Freedom: Harriet Tubman - thumbnail
Heroes for Freedom: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, born into slavery, became a hero who risked her life to lead others to freedom through the Underground R...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Heroes for Freedom: Cesar Chavez - thumbnail
Heroes for Freedom: Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez fought for farm workers' rights, co-founding the United Farm Workers (UFW) and leading peaceful protests. H...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Heroes for Freedom: Malala Yousafzai - thumbnail
Heroes for Freedom: Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai's advocacy for girls' education led her to become a global symbol of courage. Despite an attack by the ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Heroes for Freedom: Nelson Mandela - thumbnail
Heroes for Freedom: Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela's struggle against apartheid made him a global symbol for peace and equality. After spending 27 years in ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Heroes for Freedom: Susan B. Anthony - thumbnail
Heroes for Freedom: Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a key figure in the women's rights movement, tirelessly campaigning for women's right to vote. Her ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Heroes for Freedom: Mahatma Gandhi, - thumbnail
Heroes for Freedom: Mahatma Gandhi,
Mahatma Gandhi led India to independence through non-violent resistance. His peaceful protests, like the Salt March, ins...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Heroes for Freedom: Frederick Douglass - thumbnail
Heroes for Freedom: Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass overcame slavery to become a leader in the fight for freedom and civil rights. His powerful speeches ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Heroes for Freedom: Thurgood Marshall - thumbnail
Heroes for Freedom: Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall's legal career helped end racial segregation in schools and secured civil rights protections. He made ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Heroes for Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer - thumbnail
Heroes for Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer overcame racial segregation and poverty to become a powerful voice for civil rights. Her fight for voti...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Sports: LeBron James - thumbnail
Sports: LeBron James
LeBron James is known for his exceptional basketball skills and his philanthropic efforts, including opening the I Promi...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Sports: Serena Williams - thumbnail
Sports: Serena Williams
Serena Williams is not only a tennis champion with 23 Grand Slam titles but also an advocate for women's rights, making ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Sports: Usain Bolt - thumbnail
Sports: Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt, known as the 'Lightning Bolt,' won eight Olympic gold medals and set world records, inspiring athletes world...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Sports: Simone Biles - thumbnail
Sports: Simone Biles
Simone Biles has won 32 Olympic and World Championship medals and is known for her incredible skill, power, and advocacy...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2 - Sports: Lionel Messi - thumbnail
Sports: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, known for his unparalleled dribbling and passing, has broken records, won multiple FIFA Ballon d'Or awards...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2,MS-ESS3-2 - Natural Disaster: Earthquake - thumbnail
Natural Disaster: Earthquake
Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates move, causing the ground to shake. Understanding earthquakes helps us prepare and...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2,MS-ESS3-3 - Natural Disaster: Volcanic Eruptions - thumbnail
Natural Disaster: Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanoes can erupt with lava and ash, changing the landscape. While dangerous, they also create fertile land and new la...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2,MS-ESS3-4 - Natural Disaster: Tornadoes - thumbnail
Natural Disaster: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are dangerous spinning columns of air. Knowing the signs and having safety plans can help protect you from the...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2,MS-ESS3-5 - Natural Disaster: Hurricanes - thumbnail
Natural Disaster: Hurricanes
Hurricanes are massive storms with strong winds and rain. Tracking and preparing for them helps protect people in their ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2,MS-ESS3-6 - Natural Disaster: Floods - thumbnail
Natural Disaster: Floods
Floods occur when excess water overflows onto land. Knowing how to prepare for and respond to floods can help protect pe...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2,MS-ESS3-7 - Natural Disaster: Droughts - thumbnail
Natural Disaster: Droughts
Droughts are long periods with insufficient water, leading to crop failures and water shortages. Conserving water and pl...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2,MS-ESS3-8 - Natural Disaster: Wildfires - thumbnail
Natural Disaster: Wildfires
Wildfires spread quickly and can cause significant damage. Understanding fire safety and prevention is key to protecting...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2,MS-ESS3-9 - Natural Disaster: Tsunamis - thumbnail
Natural Disaster: Tsunamis
Tsunamis are massive waves caused by underwater disturbances. Early warnings and evacuation plans are crucial to saving ...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2,MS-ESS3-10 - Natural Disaster: Landslides - thumbnail
Natural Disaster: Landslides
Landslides occur when masses of rock or debris move down a slope. They can cause massive destruction and can be triggere...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2,RI.5.2,MS-ESS3-11 - Natural Disaster: Blizzards - thumbnail
Natural Disaster: Blizzards
Blizzards are intense winter storms with strong winds and heavy snow. They can create dangerous conditions and require p...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.2 - The Wise Owl - thumbnail
The Wise Owl
This engaging first-grade reading passage introduces young learners to the fascinating world of owls, a prime example of...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.3.1,RI.4.4,RI.4.3 - Bats in the Night - thumbnail
Bats in the Night
This informative first-grade reading passage delves into the intriguing world of bats, highlighting their nocturnal natu...
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