3rd Grade Earth Day Assessment

Celebrate Earth Day with this engaging set of 3 Earth Day Planet vs Plastics Reading Comprehension Passages with multiple-choice questions. The passages are designed for grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 to enlighten young minds about the pressing issue of plastic pollution.

This year’s 2024 Earth Day theme is Planet vs Plastics. It is meant to educate the world on the escalating crisis of plastic pollution by challenging us to reflect on our consumption habits and encourage proactive steps toward a sustainable future free from the harmful effects of plastics on our planet.

So, to help the students learn about this important day, we have prepared the following passages;

• What is Plastic Pollution? This will help the students understand the alarming impact of plastic waste on our environment and animals.
• Single-use Plastics: What are they? The students will learn the truth about the convenience of single-use plastics and their long-lasting detriment to the planet.
• Plastic Recycling Process: This will help the students learn about the journey of recycling, from sorting to making new products, and how it helps combat plastic pollution.

Two passages are paired with thought-provoking multiple-choice questions and one passage has written response questions to assess comprehension. Answer keys are also included.

This resource is versatile and suitable for a variety of educational settings, from interactive class discussions to individual learning tasks.

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