Chemistry Reading Passages | Paper and Digital

Learn everything there is to know about classroom chemistry through these simple reading passages that require no more prepping than simply printing the pages or posting a link to the pages. These passages were written to replace the need for textbooks whether you are teaching in person or online.

This resource is part of our Chemistry Unit.

This useful resource includes:

• ten reading passages designed for an approximate Grade Five reading level (though we understand that not all students read at the exact level).
• topics aligned to chemistry learning outcomes so you can use them throughout your unit.
• paper and digital versions are included for each text. The digital version has text that is accessible to assistive technologies.
• simple suggestions to use the reading passages.

This resource supports:

• any basic chemistry unit.

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Ninja Note: This file is a PDF. To print or access the digital version, download the file.

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