3rd Grade Environment Research

Severe Weather and Natural Disasters Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension

By Science and STEAM Team

This resource is an introduction to natural disasters. It contains five informational reading passages about natural disasters. It was made for the NGSS 3-ESS3-1 and 4-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity Standards. It covers the following

natural disasters:

Earthquakes

Floods

Hurricanes

Tornadoes

Volcanoes

The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for upper grades as well.

There is a tips sheet for teachers and two recording sheetsfor students. One recording sheet is a graphic organizer for students to fill in as they read. The other one asks them to draw and label the natural disaster they have studied.

These are great to use with the whole class, in small groups, with partners, and even at centers!

There is a bonus mini-poster on natural disasters as well.

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Plant Classification Observation Journal

By Veronica Reyes

Help students predict and classify with this observation journal! Students first learn about the flowering plant life cycle. Then, they label the important parts of a plant. Student then plant one of 4 seeds- sunflower, firecracker, moonflower or marigold. They make predictions on what flower this will become based on the identification pages. Once a week, or whenever the educator feels is fit, the students note any changes, make a prediction on draw an observation. Let the growing begin! Seeds not included :)

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Animal Adaptations Informational Reading Comprehension Passages

By Science and STEAM Team

  • Are you looking for an NGSS-aligned resource to teach about animal adaptation?
  • This best-selling resource contains five informational reading passages about animal adaptations.
  • It is also available for use in the Google Classroom™.

☀️ Animal Adaptations Non-Fiction Texts and Activities for Use with Google Slides™

  • This highly engaging resource was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.
  • It covers the following animals in the following ecosystems:

Collared Lizard - desert

Clownfish - ocean

Arctic Fox - arctic tundra

Blue Heron - wetlands

Yellow Jacket - temperate forest

  • The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for upper grades as well. Even I learned things while researching the adaptations! There is a tips sheet for teachers and two recording sheets (differentiated) for students on which they can note the adaptations that their given animal has in order to survive in its ecosystem.

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Dr. Jane Goodall Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Women's History Month

By Veronica Reyes

⭐️ Are you looking to ramp up your research projects? ⭐️

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Dr. Jane Goodall as a Female Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

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Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: Five Informational Reading Passages in B&W

By Science and STEAM Team

This resource is an introduction to natural disasters. It contains five informational reading passages. It was made for the NGSS 3-ESS3-1 and 4-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity Standards.

It covers the following natural disasters:

Earthquakes

Floods

Hurricanes

Tornadoes

Volcanoes

The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for upper grades as well.

There is a tips sheet for teachers and two recording sheets for students. One recording sheet is a graphic organizer for students to fill in as they read. The other one asks them to draw and label the natural disaster they have studied.

These are great to use whole group, in small groups, with partners, and even at centers!

There is a bonus mini poster on natural disasters as well.

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Dr. Jane Goodall- Body Biography Research Poster-Black History Month- Art

By Veronica Reyes

Looking for a fun and engaging research project?

Our Body Biography Poster features Dr. Jane Goodall! Create a collaborative journey through the life of this pioneering primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian with our Body Biography Poster, perfect for celebrating environmental awareness and beyond. Perfect project for shared research or Women's History Month!

This collaborative poster provides a visually engaging exploration of Dr. Jane Goodall's extraordinary life, from her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees to her tireless efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental education. Each of the 12 poster sections meticulously captures different facets of Dr. Goodall's life and legacy, including her discoveries in Gombe, advocacy for animal welfare, and global impact on conservation efforts.

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- Students will color and decorate their assigned poster sections, infusing them with creativity and personal expression.

- Options for both lined and unlined poster boxes
- Students can easily attach their poster sections to chart paper or poster board before assembling the final body biography poster.

Inspire curiosity, foster collaboration, and honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall with our Body Biography Poster. An invaluable educational resource for promoting environmental stewardship and inspiring the next generation of conservationists, it brings Dr. Goodall's remarkable story to life in a dynamic and engaging format.

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Animal Intelligence Reading Comprehension Passages and More

By Science and STEAM Team

Do your students want to learn more about animal intelligence? Get students looking in their own backyard for signs of animal intelligence! This digital-ready resource contains eight short non-fiction texts. Read about the intelligence of squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, bees, crows, pigeons, goats, and pigs. Recording sheets for students to document evidence of the intelligence of the animal they observe and read about are included. There are also suggested YouTube videos.

In black and white and color.

The passages were written with third and fourth graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for other grades as well. Some passages are shorter than others and have less complex language so that you can easily differentiate for students.

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Plant and Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!

By Science and STEAM Team

This bundle contains two of our best-selling resources!

Plant Adaptations and Informational Reading Passages and Animal Adaptation Informational Readings and Activities. There are ten informational reading passages about plant adaptations and ten informational passages about animal adaptations. There are follow-up activities for each. This is a great activity to do jigsaw style.

It also contains both our plant and animal adaptations poster sets. There are photographs of each ecosystem within these resources.

It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It covers the ecosystems:

- desert

- ocean

- arctic tundra

- wetlands

- temperate forest

The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for upper grades as well. Even I learned things while researching the adaptations!

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Animal Adaptations Mega Bundle

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  • Do you need resources to teach your students about animal adaptations?
  • Think about the time you didn't have something you needed. This bundle has it all.
  • You can meet the needs of all your students.
  • This resource includes posters, reading passages on different levels, and even a fun STEM project!

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Differentiated Science Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle

By Science and STEAM Team

These science reading passage come with engaging reading comprehension activities.

There are eight sets in all! Each resource has reading passages of different length and difficulty level making it easy to differentiate. There is also an activity for each set of passages that is sure to keep students engaged.

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Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Comprehension Passages NGSS 3-LS2

By Science and STEAM Team

  • This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plant adaptations. It was created
    for NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It is also available for use in Google Classroom ™.

  • Are you having a hard time finding grade-appropriate reading passages about plant
    adaptations? Don't spend any more of your valuable time looking! There are passages about

Cactus

Seaweed

Bearberry

Water Lily

Maple Tree

  • A tips sheet provides you with ways to use these passages most effectively.
  • Differentiated recording sheets keep students actively engaged and thinking
    throughout the reading process.

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"Great way for the kids to independently read and analyze what they learned through the use of the graphic organizer. They individually picked which plant they wanted to read about and then they shared with each other. It was a high-interest activity."

"Such a great resource and activity! The students are super engaged and everyone stays on task! The information that is provided is very interesting! Lots of different ways that you can incorporate it into your class."

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Animal Intelligence Nonfiction Text for Reading Comprehension and Activities

By Science and STEAM Team

Do your students want to learn more about animal intelligence? This resource contains four non-fiction texts. Read about the intelligence of crows, pigs, octopuses, and elephants. There are QR code cards with direct links to YouTube about each animal. A recording sheet for students to document evidence of the intelligence of the animal they are learning about is included.

It was made for the NGSS

3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

3-LS3 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

3-LS4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity

4-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

Standard: 4LS1-2 Use a model to describe that animals receive

different information through their senses, process this information in

their brain, and respond to the information in different ways

The passages were written with third and fourth graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for upper grades as well. Some passages are shorter than others and have less complex language so that you can easily differentiate for students.

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Land Biomes of the United States Reading Comprehension Passages

By Science and STEAM Team

This resource contains six non-fiction texts about biomes of the United States. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.

It covers the following biomes:

desert

grasslands

tropical rainforest

temperate forest

taiga

tundra

The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for upper grades as well. Some passages are shorter than others and have less complex language so that you can easily differentiate for students.

There is a tips sheet for teachers and a recording sheet for students on which they can note where the biome is found, the average annual precipitation, the average temperature, and plants and animals of the biome. Students respond to a question asking if they would like to live and that biome and tell why or why not.

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Animal Adaptations #2 Informational Reading Comprehension Passages

By Science and STEAM Team

This resource contains six informational reading passages about animal adaptations. There is an engaging animal adaptations worksheet for students to fill out as they read. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.

It covers the following animals in the following ecosystems:

Jackrabbit - desert

Great White Shark - ocean

Rock Ptarmigan - arctic tundra

Dragonfly - wetlands

Box Turtle - temperate forest

Armadillo - southern regions (this is an extra because I took these great pics)

The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for upper grades as well. Even I learned things while researching the adaptations! There is a tips sheet for teachers and two recording sheets (differentiated) for students on which they can note the adaptations that their given animal has in order to survive in its ecosystem.

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Plant Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passages and Activities 2 NGSS 3-LS2

By Science and STEAM Team

- This resource contains six non-fiction texts about plant adaptations. It was created
for NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.

- Are you having a hard time finding grade-appropriate reading passages about plant
adaptations? Don't spend any more of your valuable time looking! There are
passages about

Desert Mule's Ear - desert

Mangrove Tree - ocean

Arctic Moss - arctic tundra

Cattails - wetlands

Ferns - temperate forest

Kapok Tree - Rainforest

- A tips sheet provides you with ways to use these passages most effectively.

- Differentiated recording sheets keep students actively engaged and thinking
throughout the reading process.

⭐ What others are saying about our best selling resource Plant Adaptations #1:

"Great resource! Students of all ability levels were able to use it."

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Land Biomes of the United States: Six Non-Fiction Texts in BLACK and WHITE

By Science and STEAM Team

This resource contains six non-fiction texts about biomes of the United States. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.

It covers the following biomes:

desert

grasslands

tropical rainforest

temperate forest

taiga

tundra

The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for upper grades as well. Some passages are shorter than others and have less complex language so that you can easily differentiate for students.

There is a tips sheet for teachers and a recording sheet for students on which they can note where the biome is found, the average annual precipitation, the average temperature, and plants and animals of the biome. Students respond to a question asking if they would like to live and that biome and tell why or why not.

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Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities Black and White

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Our #1 selling plant adaptations resource is now in black and white!
This resource contains five informational reading passages about plant adaptations. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It covers the following plants in the following ecosystems:

Cactus

Seaweed

Bearberry

Water Lily

Maple Tree

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Animal Adaptations Informational Reading Comprehension Texts in Black and White

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Now one of top sellers, animal adaptations, also comes in printer-friendly black and white!

This resource contains five informational reading passages about animal adaptations. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It covers the following animals in the the following ecosystems:

Collared Lizard - desert
Clownfish - ocean
Arctic Fox - arctic tundra
Blue Heron - wetlands
Yellow Jacket - temperate forest

The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for upper grades as well. Even I learned things while researching the adaptations!
There is a tips sheet for teachers and two recording sheets (differentiated) for students on which they can note the adaptations that their given animal has in order to survive in its ecosystem.

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Animal Adaptations Birds Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages

By Science and STEAM Team

This engaging resource contains five informational reading passages about unusual birds, adaptations, their environment, life cycle, and more. The passages are written on three different reading levels. There is an engaging graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read.

The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for upper grades as well. Even I learned things while researching! There is a tips sheet for teachers and a bird specific vocabulary sheet.

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Wetlands Nonfiction Article and Activity

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This engaging resource contains an informational reading passage that explains the differences among bogs, marshes, and swamps. There is a follow-up activity that requires students to show what they learned.

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