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This is an IB MYP - Nature of Science - Introductory unit which is perfect for introducing young students to the nature of science in society and the scientific process as a whole. This would be ideal as an introductory unit to MYP science. It an overview for a unit that should run for approximately 17 lessons (assuming 2 lessons a week). If instead you are looking for an MYP unit planner which is for young students and integrates both mathematics and STEM, then you might consider: MYP Artifical limb unit. For older MYP students, then I would suggest The NGSS related - Zero impact (sustainable housing) or for an Interdisciplinary unit - the Electricity / lightning MYP STEM IDU. If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist

This set of Animal STEM Careers Colouring Sheets provides a great and engaging activity to bring young students into interest in STEM. Each page includes an animal engaging in a particular profession or activity associated with STEM. There are a set of pages with these titles and a set of pages without those titles as well, so you can use them as you see fit. They are both adorable and enjoyable - I think - so please use them as you wish and happy teaching and inspiring students to think STEM and learn a little more about STEM careers WHY / WHEN TO USE: Great for a brief brain break for young students Help as a reward activity in science class Students can pick and choose which pages they like the best Good to inspire research into the careers shown WHAT’S INCLUDED: 41 pages in Word Docs form with titles of careers and animals 41 pages in Word Docs form without titles of careers and animals 41 pages in PDF form with titles of careers and animals 41 pages in PDF form without titles of careers and animals More posters will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! As well as a wealth of other resources for various age groups on mathematics and science topics. If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist

Studying the Sun gives students a firsthand look at nuclear fusion, solar flares, seasons, and the energy that drives weather and photosynthesis, making it a cornerstone of middle and high school science standards like NGSS MS-ESS1 and HS-ESS1. Presenting the subject with two carefully leveled reading passages and question sets - one richly detailed for advanced readers and one written in clear, accessible language - ensures that every learner can master concepts such as the Sun’s life cycle, the electromagnetic spectrum, and space weather safety while still being challenged at the appropriate depth. Each passage includes engaging facts and critical-thinking questions that move from factual recall to evidence-based reasoning, turning literacy time into authentic STEM inquiry. This differentiated format streamlines lesson planning, strengthens cross-curricular reading skills, and sparks curiosity by letting students progress from foundational facts to higher-order analysis without leaving anyone behind, making it a versatile classroom resource that shines across astronomy, Earth science, and environmental units. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions about space exploration and gas movements. This 2 article set of our star (the Sun) reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about Jupiter’s spot. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this our star article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS OUR SUN ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS OUR STAR READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Planetary rings offer a stunning entry point into gravity, orbital mechanics, and the formation of solar systems, so exploring them with two leveled reading passages and question sets helps every middle and high school student connect classroom physics to awe-inspiring images from Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and even distant exoplanets. The higher-level passage dives into topics such as resonance, shepherd moons, and the age of Saturn’s rings, while the lower-level passage presents clear explanations of particle size, ring composition, and spacecraft discoveries, making sure foundational learners are not left behind. Each passage includes scaffolded questions that move from recall to analysis and synthesis, reinforcing standards like NGSS MS-ESS1 and HS-ESS1 while building literacy skills. This differentiated format simplifies lesson planning, supports cross-curricular reading goals, and sparks curiosity by letting students investigate how tiny bits of ice and rock reveal big clues about planetary history, all within a single flexible resource. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions about space exploration and gas movements. This 2 article set of what are the rings around the planets? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about what are the rings around the planets?. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this what are the rings around the planets? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS PLANETARY RINGS ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS PLANETARY RINGS READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Viruses sit at the crossroads of biology, medicine, and public health, so giving students a clear grasp of what viruses are and how they work supports key life science standards like NGSS MS-LS4 while building real-world relevance after recent global events. A versatile resource that offers two leveled reading passages with question sets lets every learner master brushing key concepts such as viral structure, replication cycles, immunity, and vaccines at the right depth, with the higher-level passage delving into topics like host specificity and emerging variants and the more accessible passage explaining basic terms like capsid, protein cost and host cells in crystal-clear language. Each passage includes a vivid illustration, clear vocabulary, and tiered comprehension questions that move from recall to analytical thinking, reinforcing literacy skills and scientific vocabulary in one seamless lesson. This differentiated format simplifies planning, integrates cross-curricular reading goals, and inspires curiosity by guiding classes from foundational facts to higher-order reasoning, ensuring that no student is left behind while exploring one of the most newsworthy and scientifically rich topics in modern biology. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of What are viruses? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about What are viruses? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this What are viruses? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS WHAT ARE VIRUSES? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS WHAT ARE VIRUSES? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Understanding what makes something feel hot or cold unlocks core ideas in thermodynamics, kinetic molecular theory, and energy transfer that appear in NGSS MS-PS3 and HS-PS3 standards, so exploring the topic through two leveled reading passages with question sets equips every middle and high school learner to master these concepts at the right depth. The higher level passage supports learning about Celsius and Kelvin scaling, heat capacity equations, and engineering challenges like thermal tiles on spacecraft, while the lower level passage explains particle motion, conduction, convection, and radiation with everyday examples such as warming soda in a hand or food kept in a refrigerator. Each passage features clearly clear vocabulary, an inspiring image, and scaffolded comprehension questions that progress from basic recall to data analysis and problem solving, seamlessly integrating literacy practice with hands-on STEM inquiry. This differentiated format streamlines lesson planning, reinforces cross curricular reading goals, and sparks curiosity by connecting classroom science to daily experiences and future climate solutions, ensuring no student is left wondering why something feels hot or cold without a solid scientific foundation. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of What is hot and cold? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about What is hot and cold? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this What is hot and cold? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS WHAT IS HOT & COLD? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS WHAT IS HOT AND COLD? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Magnetic levitating trains turn abstract physics ideas into real-world excitement, making them an ideal focus for middle and high school lessons on forces, energy, and engineering under standards such as NGSS MS-PS2 and HS-PS3. A resource that presents the topic through two leveled reading passages with question sets lets every student explore how opposing magnetic fields lift a train above its track, why reduced friction boosts efficiency, and how superconductors can enable record-breaking speeds. Both include clear vocabulary support, and scaffolded questions that progress from simple recall to data analysis and design thinking, integrating literacy practice with STEM inquiry in one flexible package. The result is an engaging way to connect classroom science to cutting-edge transportation technology, spark curiosity about future careers, and ensure all learners build a solid foundation in the principles that let trains appear to float. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of Can trains float? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about Can trains float? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this Can trains float? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS CAN TRAINS FLOAT? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS CAN TRAINS FLOAT? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes) New - now including a 3 page Editable Google Slides teacher version (for the advanced version)!

Understanding how new cells are made through mitosis and meiosis equips students to grasp growth, reproduction, and genetic variation at the heart of life science standards like NGSS MS-LS1 and HS-LS1, so presenting the topic with two leveled reading passages and question sets offers an ideal route to mastery for every learner. The advanced passage can help prepare for exploration of chromosome behavior, checkpoints, and sources of genetic diversity, while the accessible passage supports readers the steps before they learn about the key stages such as interphase, metaphase, and crossing-over in clear, concise language. Both texts include clear scientific vocabulary and scaffolded questions that progress from recall to analysis and application, helping students connect cellular events to real-world examples like cancer research and plant breeding. This differentiated approach streamlines lesson planning, reinforces literacy skills across content areas, and keeps classes engaged as they move from foundational knowledge to deeper inquiry without leaving any student behind. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of How are new cells made? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about How are new cells made? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this How are new cells made? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS HOW ARE NEW CELLS MADE? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS MITOSIS / MEIOSIS RELATED READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Understanding rain, fog, and clouds helps students connect the water cycle, phase change, and weather forecasting to everyday life, making it a perfect fit for NGSS MS-ESS2 and HS-ESS2 goals. A two level set of reading passages with questions lets all learners connect to core ideas like condensation, evaporation, humidity, and cloud formation at the right depth. The higher level passage can assist students with exploring cloud families, vertical development, and how tiny droplets grow into raindrops, while the accessible passage could help students delve into why warm air holds more water vapor, what “100% humidity” means, and how fog forms near the ground. Each passage includes clear diagrams, a student friendly glossary, and scaffolded questions that move from recall to analysis and data use, so classes build real understanding they can apply to safety, visibility, storm alerts, and interpreting local forecasts. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of what are rain, fog & clouds? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about what are rain, fog & clouds? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this what are rain, fog & clouds? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS WHAT ARE RAIN, FOG & CLOUDS? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS WHAT ARE RAIN, FOG & CLOUDS? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes) Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.

Studying scurvy pirates turns a colorful slice of history into a clear life science lesson on nutrition, body systems, and the nature of scientific discovery. Using two leveled reading passages with questions lets every student grasp how vitamin C supports collagen, wound healing, and immune function, and why long sea voyages without fresh produce led to bleeding gums, weakness, and infections. The higher level passage can support learning about James Lind’s shipboard experiment and connect deficiency diseases to cellular biology, while the more accessible passage explains symptoms, sources of vitamin C, and simple prevention in plain language. Both versions include vocabulary support and scaffolded questions that move from recall to cause and effect and evidence use, aligning with NGSS LS1 while strengthening science literacy. This differentiated approach builds real world understanding of how careful observation and testing improved public health, all through a high interest story students love. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of what were scurvy pirates? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about what were scurvy pirates? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this what were scurvy pirates? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS WHAT WERE SCURVY PIRATES? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS WHAT WERE SCURVY PIRATES? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Using maths to find aliens through the Drake equation turns big questions about extraterrestrial life into a clear lesson in scientific modeling, probability, and critical thinking for middle and high school students. A two level set of reading passages with questions lets every learner explore the equation’s variables, from star formation rates to habitable planets, at the right depth. The higher level passage guides students to estimate values, compare scenarios, and prepare them to consider simple data tables and graphs, while the more accessible passage explains each term in plain language with step by step examples. Both versions build cross curricular skills by linking astronomy to numeracy, evidence use, and argument from data, aligning with NGSS MS-ESS1 and HS-ESS1. This flexible resource helps students see how scientists handle uncertainty, test ideas with changing assumptions, and connect exoplanet discoveries to a structured way of thinking about the possibility of life beyond Earth. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions about space exploration and gas movements. This 2 article set of using maths to find aliens? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about using maths to find aliens? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this using maths to find aliens? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS USING MATHS TO FIND ALIENS? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS USING MATHS TO FIND ALIENS? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Understanding how vaccines work helps middle and high school students connect cell biology to real public health by exploring antigens, antibodies, memory cells, and herd protection. A two level set of reading passages with questions lets every learner access the science at the right depth. The higher level passage prepares readers to learn about innate vs adaptive immunity, antigen presentation, mRNA and viral vector platforms, and the difference between efficacy and effectiveness with simple risk calculations. The more accessible passage should help learners with the background to then understand how a shot trains the body to recognize germs, what side effects mean, and why timing for doses matters, using clear language and labeled diagrams. Both versions include clear vocabulary and scaffolded questions that move from recall to analysis and claim evidence reasoning, aligning with NGSS MS-LS1 and HS-LS1 and strengthening science literacy. This flexible approach builds critical thinking and media awareness while giving students practical tools to interpret health information and make informed choices. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of how do vaccines work? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about how do vaccines work? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this how do vaccines work? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS HOW DO VACCINES WORK? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS HOW DO VACCINES WORK? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Studying what the atmosphere is helps middle and high school students connect everyday weather, climate patterns, and human health to clear Earth science ideas like air pressure, greenhouse gases, and the ozone layer. A two level resource with reading passages and questions lets every learner master core facts such as the atmosphere’s makeup, about 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, and explore the roles of the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere with the right amount of detail. The higher level passage can support research and analysis into temperature profiles, jet streams, and satellite data, while the more accessible passage explains levels, temperatures, and key facts in plain language. Each passage includes a clear vocabulary, an engaging image and questions that progress from recall to analysis and evidence use, reinforcing NGSS MS-ESS2 and HS-ESS2 targets and cross curricular literacy. This differentiated approach streamlines planning, supports inclusive instruction, and builds real world understanding that students can apply to weather forecasts, aviation, and climate discussions. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of what is the atmosphere? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about what is the atmosphere? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this what is the atmosphere? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS WHAT IS THE ATMOSPHERE? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS WHAT IS THE ATMOSPHERE? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Simple electric circuits are the gateway to understanding how phones charge, lights turn on, and sensors power modern technology, so teaching this topic with two leveled reading passages and question sets helps every middle and high school learner build confidence and real-world skills. The higher level passage digs into current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s law, and series vs parallel design, while the lower level passage explains components like batteries, wires, bulbs, and switches with clear language and everyday examples. Both include relevant vocabulary, engaging visuals, and scaffolded questions that move from recall to analysis and critical thinking, reinforcing NGSS-aligned ideas in energy transfer and engineering design. This differentiated approach streamlines planning, strengthens science literacy, and invites hands-on extension activities like building a safe LED circuit, so students connect reading to doing and leave with a solid foundation for later physics and technology courses. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of simply using electricity reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about simply using electricity For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this simply using electricity article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS SIMPLY USING ELECTRICITY ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS SIMPLY USING ELECTRICITY READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Studying whether there are ‘little planets’, also called dwarf planets, helps middle and high school students understand how scientists define planets, how gravity shapes worlds, and how the solar system formed. A two level set of reading passages with questions lets every learner access the big ideas at the right depth. The higher level passage prepares students to examine the IAU criteria, roundness versus clearing the orbit, and case studies like Pluto, Ceres, and Eris, with short data tables on size, density, and albedo. The more accessible passage explains what a dwarf planet is, where the Kuiper Belt is, and why some objects are not full planets, using clear language and intriguing image(s). Both versions include vocabulary support and scaffolded questions that move from recall to compare and contrast to evidence use, aligning with NGSS MS-ESS1 and HS-ESS1. This flexible resource connects space exploration to core physics and Earth science ideas, strengthens science literacy, and sparks curiosity about how new discoveries can reshape what we think we know about our solar system. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions about space exploration and gas movements. This 2 article set of are there little planets? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about are there little planets? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this are there little planets? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS ARE THERE LITTLE PLANETS? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS ARE THERE LITTLE PLANETS? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)