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Science Stories Set of 10 | 850L 1050L 1200L | Famous Scientists & Inventors

Learning about historical scientists and inventors helps middle and high school students see how discoveries unfold over time, cultivating an appreciation for the curiosity and resilience that drive scientific progress. By reading stories at multiple Lexile levels - such as those about Nikola Tesla, Gregor Mendel, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie and more - teachers can ensure that students of varying reading abilities remain engaged and can grasp complex ideas. These narratives bring science to life by connecting abstract concepts with real people’s struggles and triumphs, illustrating that great achievements often emerge from persistence and creative thinking. Ultimately, this layered approach to storytelling supports diverse learners, sparks deeper interest, and fosters a sense of wonder about the continual evolution of human knowledge. Each story covers the basics in a good amount of relevant details and the story is available in 3 Lexile levels (850L, 1050L & 1200L) great for a variety of young readers and it engages them to learn about science through a story rather than yet another YouTube video, but something a bit different and enjoyable for students! Learning through a concise, engaging story about a scientists and / or inventor appeals to middle school science & high school students by weaving scientific facts into a narrative that sparks curiosity. This storytelling approach helps them visualize abstract concepts in a more memorable and accessible way, encouraging deeper understanding. Moreover, relatable examples from these individuals inventions or discoveries can inspire learners to explore, question, and think critically about how they invented or discovered a great deal and learned and shared plenty that no other person had discovered or thought of before. This science story provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It can be used in a variety of ways as mentioned below! Each story includes at least 3 - 4 images to bring a bit more entertainment and engagement. WHY / WHEN TO USE: * You could ask them to summarize it. * Ask students to define key terms in their own words. * Can they connect the story to the modern world? What connections can they see? * How short can they make the story and retain coherence? * Can they make what if this concept or technology was not discovered? What would we lose? * Link to other activities or as a primer to engage with a related topic. * To increase scientific literacy in your class. * A weekly reading task. * Useful for substitute (sub) teaching. * It provides rapid and easy differentiation for different reading levels WHAT'S INCLUDED: * 10 x 3 - 5 pages story at Lexile level 850L * 10 x 4 - 5 pages story at Lexile level 1050L * 10 x 5 - 6 pages story at Lexile level 1200L