The Rocky Mountains Online Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 5+ | Lexile: 950 | Word Count: 243
This activity gives a printable score report and allows for narration and customization.

Use this Activity:

Discuss -
  1. How did the movement of Earth’s crust form the Rocky Mountains about 70 million years ago?
  2. What role did glaciers play in shaping the lakes and rivers of the Rockies?
  3. Why do the Rockies support such a diverse ecosystem with many different animals?
  4. How have both Native peoples and modern tourists been connected to the Rocky Mountains?
Reading Groups - This passage and question set serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 25 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to annotate important information or to click the correct answers.