Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more pr
Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more pr
This piece of information text (700L, 1000 words) covers the science topic of properties of matter. It also includes 5 common core-style questions so this piece of text for integration of science and reading.
Supports Standards:
SC.5.P.8.1 Compare and contrast the basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases, such as mass, volume, color, texture, and temperature.
SC.5.P.8.4 Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also called atomic theory) by recognizing that all matter is composed of parts that are too small to be seen without magnification.
5-PS1-3 Matter and Its Interactions
Readability:
All of our text is checked with multiple metrics to assure it is at an appropriate complexity for the student. By using multiple metrics, our experienced and knowledge staff are better able to determine an appropriate grade level rating. In most cases (we are still working on updating all text), you will see our text marked as Approaching, On-Grade, or Advanced per a specific grade.
We are also careful to create text with an appropriate length using a well-established norm (Grade Level x 100 + 100/300 words). We do this so our text to be used not just in the science classroom to support content, but also to be used in a reading classroom to support the development of strong readers. All of our text comes with at least 5 ELA-style questions for this purpose.
About Us:
Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more productive.
Visit us at:
Website - https://www.candlelightscience.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/candlelightscience/
If you have questions please contact mhuling1@outlook.com
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This piece of complex text (760L) supports the science concept of atomic theory. A great addition to the reading block to make a science/ELA integration possible. Included are Common Core-style questions.
SC.5.P.8.1 Compare and contrast the basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases, such as mass, volume, color, texture, and temperature.
SC.5.P.8.4 Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also called atomic theory) by recognizing that all matter is composed of parts that are too small to be seen without magnification.
Readability:
All of our text is checked with multiple metrics to assure it is at an appropriate complexity for the student. By using multiple metrics, our experienced and knowledge staff are better able to determine an appropriate grade level rating. In most cases (we are still working on updating all text), you will see our text marked as Approaching, On-Grade, or Advanced per a specific grade.
We are also careful to create text with an appropriate length using a well-established norm (Grade Level x 100 + 100/300 words). We do this so our text to be used not just in the science classroom to support content, but also to be used in a reading classroom to support the development of strong readers. All of our text comes with at least 5 ELA-style questions for this purpose.
About Us:
Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more productive.
Visit us at:
Website - https://www.candlelightscience.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/candlelightscience/
If you have questions please contact mhuling1@outlook.com
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How about a little integration of science and reading? Science reading passage (with on grade and approaching levels) complete with ELA style common core aligned questions.
Supports Standards:
SC.5.P.13.4 Investigate and explain that when a force is applied to an object but it does not move, it is because another opposing force is being applied by something in the environment so that the forces are balanced.
NGSS N5M1P-Effects of Force
TEKS 6.8 Force, motion, and energy. The student knows force and motion are related to potential and kinetic energy. The student is expected to:
(B) identify and describe the changes in position, direction, and speed of an object when acted upon by unbalanced forces.
Readability:
All of our text is checked with multiple metrics to assure it is at an appropriate complexity for the student. By using multiple metrics, our experienced and knowledge staff are better able to determine an appropriate grade level rating. In most cases (we are still working on updating all text), you will see our text marked as Approaching, On-Grade, or Advanced per a specific grade.
We are also careful to create text with an appropriate length using a well-established norm (Grade Level x 100 + 100/300 words). We do this so our text to be used not just in the science classroom to support content, but also to be used in a reading classroom to support the development of strong readers. All of our text comes with at least 5 ELA-style questions for this purpose.
About Us:
Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more productive.
Visit us at:
Website - https://www.candlelightscience.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/candlelightscience/
If you have questions please contact mhuling1@outlook.com
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A fun piece describing how bears have adapted to living in different climate zones. This piece of text (700L) helps students understand how plants and animals must learn to cope with changing season. It also includes 5 ELA-style question.
Supports Standards:
SC.4.L.17.1 Compare the seasonal changes in Florida plants and animals to those in other regions of the country.
3-LS4-4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
Readability:
All of our text is checked with multiple metrics to assure it is at an appropriate complexity for the student. By using multiple metrics, our experienced and knowledge staff are better able to determine an appropriate grade level rating. In most cases (we are still working on updating all text), you will see our text marked as Approaching, On-Grade, or Advanced per a specific grade.
We are also careful to create text with an appropriate length using a well-established norm (Grade Level x 100 + 100/300 words). We do this so our text to be used not just in the science classroom to support content, but also to be used in a reading classroom to support the development of strong readers. All of our text comes with at least 5 ELA-style questions for this purpose.
About Us:
Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more productive.
Visit us at:
Website - https://www.candlelightscience.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/candlelightscience/
If you have questions please contact mhuling1@outlook.com
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Check out this great article that explains how air masses influence wind speed and direction. This article can also satisfy your principal’s Reading in the Content request. Your reading coach will be impressed when they see this on-grade level text (Flesch Kincaid 5.5). Comes complete with ELA-style questions. If you are really sneaky, your ELA team may use this in the language arts block and support science. How’s that for integration? :)
Supports Standard:
SC.5.E.7.3 - Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
MS-ESS2-5
Readability:
All of our text is checked with multiple metrics to assure it is at an appropriate complexity for the student. By using multiple metrics, our experienced and knowledge staff are better able to determine an appropriate grade level rating. In most cases (we are still working on updating all text), you will see our text marked as Approaching, On-Grade, or Advanced per a specific grade.
We are also careful to create text with an appropriate length using a well-established norm (Grade Level x 100 + 100/300 words). We do this so our text to be used not just in the science classroom to support content, but also to be used in a reading classroom to support the development of strong readers. All of our text comes with at least 5 ELA-style questions for this purpose.
About Us:
Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more productive.
Visit us at:
Website - https://www.candlelightscience.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/candlelightscience/
If you have questions please contact mhuling1@outlook.com
How about a little integration of science and reading? Science reading passage complete with ELA style common core aligned questions.
Covers standards SC.4.P.11.1 & SC.4.P.11.2
Readability:
All of our text is checked with multiple metrics to assure it is at an appropriate complexity for the student. By using multiple metrics, our experienced and knowledge staff are better able to determine an appropriate grade level rating. In most cases (we are still working on updating all text), you will see our text marked as Approaching, On-Grade, or Advanced per a specific grade.
We are also careful to create text with an appropriate length using a well-established norm (Grade Level x 100 + 100/300 words). We do this so our text to be used not just in the science classroom to support content, but also to be used in a reading classroom to support the development of strong readers. All of our text comes with at least 5 ELA-style questions for this purpose.
About Us:
Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more productive.
Visit us at:
Website - https://www.candlelightscience.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/candlelightscience/
If you have questions please contact mhuling1@outlook.com
This piece was written to accompany a field trip our students take. It tells the story of how man affects our environment and what can be done to remediate the damage. This text is an interesting read (850L) that helps students understand the important dynamic between man and the environment. It includes 5 ELA-style questions to bring this piece full circle and incorporate both reading and science.
SC.4.L.17.4 Recognize ways plants and animals, including humans, can impact the environment.
Readability:
All of our text is checked with multiple metrics to assure it is at an appropriate complexity for the student. By using multiple metrics, our experienced and knowledge staff are better able to determine an appropriate grade level rating. In most cases (we are still working on updating all text), you will see our text marked as Approaching, On-Grade, or Advanced per a specific grade.
We are also careful to create text with an appropriate length using a well-established norm (Grade Level x 100 + 100/300 words). We do this so our text to be used not just in the science classroom to support content, but also to be used in a reading classroom to support the development of strong readers. All of our text comes with at least 5 ELA-style questions for this purpose.
About Us:
Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more productive.
Visit us at:
Website - https://www.candlelightscience.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/candlelightscience/
If you have questions please contact mhuling1@outlook.com
A great read about one of our favorite animals. It helps students make the connection between animal adaptions and their environment. This is great for a close read or even sneaking it into your reading block. It includes 5 ELA style questions.
SC.4.L.16.2 Explain that although characteristics of plants and animals are inherited, some characteristics can be affected by the environment.
3-LS3-1 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
Readability:
All of our text is checked with multiple metrics to assure it is at an appropriate complexity for the student. By using multiple metrics, our experienced and knowledge staff are better able to determine an appropriate grade level rating. In most cases (we are still working on updating all text), you will see our text marked as Approaching, On-Grade, or Advanced per a specific grade.
We are also careful to create text with an appropriate length using a well-established norm (Grade Level x 100 + 100/300 words). We do this so our text to be used not just in the science classroom to support content, but also to be used in a reading classroom to support the development of strong readers. All of our text comes with at least 5 ELA-style questions for this purpose.
About Us:
Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more productive.
Visit us at:
Website - https://www.candlelightscience.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/candlelightscience/
If you have questions please contact mhuling1@outlook.com
This collection contains 9 of our original text that supports the Next Generation Science standards for Kindergarten. Using multiple metrics to determine readability, our text is written in a way to help student’s gain and retain the content. Every piece of text comes with questions for accountability of future discussion. Include are great graphics to help your young readers make better sense of the text.
Table of Contents:
Pushes and Pulls
Force, Motion and Baseball
Benefits and Dangers of the Sun
Animal Features
Plant Features
What is Weather?
Severe Weather
Making a Home
Living on Earth
About Us:
Candlelight Science is a group of educator/writers. All have been (most still are) traditional classroom teachers with an average of 20 years of experience. We started our work because of a local need, but quickly realized the need for high quality, inexpensive resources was great. In response, we continue to produce science readers with multiple reading levels (compatible with CCSS text-complexity requirements), lesson plans, and even assessments to make the lives of teachers easier and more productive.
Visit us at:
Website - https://www.candlelightscience.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/candlelightscience/
If you have questions please contact mhuling1@outlook.com
Doc and Ali put this together as a review packet, but really its much more. This could serve as your reading and science if you are in an integrated classroom. Packet contains 2 on grade level articles, 3 hands-on activities, plus a 8 question M/C practice assessment
Covers concepts of sound and pitch:
SC.4.P.10.1
SC.4.P.10.2
SC.4.P.10.3
TEKS 3.6A
NGSS 4-PS4-1
All answer keys and supplemental materials will be posted on page on our website within the next day or two. candlelightscience.com
Doc and Ali put this together as a review packet, but really its much more. This could serve as your reading and science if you are in an integrated classroom. Packet contains 6 on grade level articles, 3 hands-on activities, plus a 8 question M/C practice assessment
Covers concepts of weathering and Erosion:
NGSSS SC.4.E.6.4
All answer keys and supplemental materials will be posted on page on our website within the next day or two. candlelightscience.com