In an increasingly complex world, all students need to be scientifically literate. While some students may go on to pursue advanced careers in the sciences, basic scientific literacy is critical for all students.

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literacy in science, reading science, adlit, adlit.org, adolescent literacy, national center for technology innovation, content area literacy

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.10