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Grade 4. 2018. 16 pages. Lexile range: 550L–700L. Plant and Animal Structures Below-Grade Reader encourages students to think about form and function related to plants and animals, and how form and function enable these organisms to grow, survive, and reproduce. Topics include: Animal Structures; Plant Structures; the Science and Engineering Practices of developing explanations for structure and purpose; and learning more about the career of a biomimicry engineer. Soft cover.

Grade 4. 2018. 16 pages. Lexile range: 550L–700L. Plant and Animal Structures Below-Grade Reader, part of the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™, encourages students to think about form and function related to plants and animals, and how form and function enable these organisms to grow, survive, and reproduce. Topics include:

• Animal Structures
• Plant Structures
• Climate Patterns
• Science and Engineering Practices
• The Career of a Biomimicry Engineer

Developed to enhance the teaching of Building Blocks of Science® units and other science curriculums, the Building Blocks of Science Literacy Series™: Plant and Animal Structures Below-Grade Reader supports inquiry-based science lessons with engaging informational text. The content, presented in below-grade readability for struggling readers, gives students a natural transition from hands-on investigations, builds background knowledge to reinforce conceptual learning, and lets students apply relevant nonfiction to their own real-world experiences. Educational studies show that children are more likely to engage with a reading exercise when the literature is related to a recent hands-on activity. The reader helps improve reading comprehension and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards®. Soft cover.

*Next Generation Science Standards® is a registered trademark of WestEd. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.