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The Brightness, Color and Distance Stars Science Reading Comprehension Task

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This is a science reading comprehension task for 4th grade students. Students will learn about the color of stars, the brightness of stars, and the size of stars.

S4E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the
physical attributes of stars and planets.

b. Construct an argument on why some stars (including the Earth’s sun) appear to be larger or
brighter than others. (Clarification statement: Differences are limited to distance and size, not age or stage of evolution.)



The Solar System: Inner and Outer Planets–AccuTeach

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This is a Georgia Fourth Grade Science activity. Students will be read an article about the structure of the Solar System. Students will learn about the order of the planets as they stand today. This article mentions the reclassification that Pluto received. Students will also learn about the origin of the names of the planets. Students will learn that the planets as they stand today are named after the gods of the Romans and the Greeks, except the planet Earth.

S4E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars and planets.
d. Construct an argument on why some stars (including the Earth’s sun) appear to be larger or
brighter than others. (Clarification statement: Differences are limited to distance and size, not age or stage of
evolution.)



Soil Erosion and the Impact of Organisms Reading Comprehension

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This is a soil erosion reading comprehension exercise. Students will learn how living things, including humans, contribute to the destruction of landforms. Specifically, the students will learn that the activities of humans and other creatures may lead to soil erosion.
Students will also learn that soil erosion may also lead to flooding, if it is not controlled.

This reading task is based on the following Georgia standards:

S5E1. Students will identify surface features of the Earth caused by constructive and destructive processes.
b.Identify and find examples of surface features caused by destructive processes. • Erosion (water—rivers and oceans, wind) • Weathering • Impact of organisms • Earthquake • Volcano
c. Relate the role of technology and human intervention in the control of constructive and destructive processes. Examples include, but are not limited to • Seismological studies, • Flood control, (dams, levees, storm drain management, etc.) • Beach reclamation (Georgia coastal islands)