Scientific Method Informational Text & Activities – BUNDLE – Control Groups
Original price was: $12.00.$9.60Current price is: $9.60.
Looking for a way to bring science into your literacy block while teaching about the scientific method? Students will do a close read about steps in the scientific method, control groups, experiments vs. investigations, and experimental trials, answer multiple choice questions (10 questions for each article), then use graphic organizers to show what they’ve learned.
Instant PDF download. Your download link appears right after checkout and is emailed to you, so you can print today. Questions? Email [email protected].
Hi, I'm Chloe! I taught 3rd–5th grade math for 11 years, and every resource in this shop was built for real classrooms: low prep, high engagement, and a whole lot of sneaky learning.
Looking for a way to bring science into your literacy block while teaching about the scientific method? Students will do a close read about steps in the scientific method, control groups, experiments vs. investigations, and experimental trials, answer multiple choice questions (10 questions for each article), then use graphic organizers to show what they’ve learned.
This science reading comprehension passage, questions, and graphic organizers are the perfect way to connect science and literacy. This passage is a high-interest, non-fiction passage and is a great way to teach the types the scientific method. Students will read about science while practicing reading skills, too!
Scientific Method and Nature of Science Text and Activities Includes:
-
4 Non-Fiction Texts: Steps in the Scientific Method, Experiments vs. Investigations, Experimental Trials, and Control Groups
-
40 Multiple Choice Questions with Answer Key (10 questions for each text)
-
Teacher Tips
-
Questions to Ask Students
-
Close Reading Steps on a Bookmark
Version with “Annotate the Text” and Version with “Mark the Text”
-
How to Mark the Text Bookmark
-
How to Annotate the Text Bookmark
-
7 Graphic Organizers:
1. Main Ideas with Text Evidence
2. Ideas with Text Evidence
3. Central Ideas with Details
4. Main Idea with Details, Main Idea, Details, Conclusion
5. KWL
6. Overview: Topic, Author’s Purpose, Key Vocabulary, Most Important Thing,
I wonder, Important Facts, Illustration
7. Context Clues (3 versions: 3 words, 4 words, 5 words)
Spark a love of science with this high-interest, science-based reading passage. A great way to meet multiple standards with one activity.
Ideas for Use:
-
Whole Group Instruction
-
Partner Practice
-
Guided Reading Groups
-
Substitute Plans
-
Send Home to Practice
-
ELA Work Stations or Centers
-
Assessment
Close Reading: A reading strategy that is used to comprehend and analyze a text closely. Students will typically read the text at least twice for comprehension, details, analysis, and deep questioning of the text’s purpose and meaning.
Steps for Close Reading:
-
Read the Text
-
Mark Up the Text or Annotate the Text
-
Read the Text Again
-
Define Unknown Words
-
Read the Text Again
-
Respond to Reading
Copyright © Chloe Campbell
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
4 reviews for Scientific Method Informational Text & Activities – BUNDLE – Control Groups
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Related products
-
-
Sale!
Space Science Reading Comprehension & Questions Solar System Planets Close Read
Original price was: $12.75.$7.75Current price is: $7.75. -
Sale!
Black History Month Biographies & Bulletin Board – African American BUNDLE!
Original price was: $8.00.$5.99Current price is: $5.99.
Making Observations in Science - Scientific Inquiry Qualitative vs Quantitative 
5th Grade Science Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Bundle 
Types of Scientists Careers in STEM Career Exploration Informational Text Set 2 
Jenni Ellis –
Great resource!
(Originally posted on Teachers Pay Teachers)
Anthony C. –
Excellent
(Originally posted on Teachers Pay Teachers)
Daniele E. –
This is a really good and useful resource. Would definitely buy from again!
(Originally posted on Teachers Pay Teachers)
Isallany S. –
It helped my students understand what is expected when completing a science fair project.
(Originally posted on Teachers Pay Teachers)