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by Mark Aaron
The Big Bang Theory is the most commonly accepted scientific explanation for the beginning of the universe. It can be overwhelming concept, but this reading passage simplifies it for everyone…
by Mark Aaron
Solar and lunar eclipses are significant events showcasing celestial mechanics, aiding scientific studies, and deepening our understanding of the universe's workings. Eclipses can be an overwhelming concept, but this reading…
by Mark Aaron
This is a biographical/informational passage and assessment on Charles Darwin, whose theory of evolution and natural selection turned the scientific community and larger world on its head in the late…
by Mark Aaron
This history passage tells the story of the sinking of the Lusitania in May 1915 by a German submarine. Historians have debated three key questions since that time: Was the…
by Mark Aaron
This engaging close-reading biography tells the life story of probably the most famous magician and escape artist in history, Harry Houdini. The focus is on the key events and moments…
by Mark Aaron
UPDATED! I have used this activity many times as a starting point for studying the Ancient Greeks. The lesson plan/activity includes an introduction to the Greek alphabet, hints for writing…
by Mark Aaron
This close-reading passage tells the story of the infamous Jack the Ripper and the five Whitchapel murders of 1888. The case has intrigued the public, criminologists, and police for almost…
by Mark Aaron
This engaging close-reading biography tells the life story of the most famous musician of the 20th century and the King of Rock n’ Roll: Elvis Presley. The focus is on…
by Mark Aaron
This engaging history reading explains the history (origin, building, and operation) of the Golden Gate Bridge and was written for Grade 5-8 students. This resource includes:1) An informative and accurate 950-word…
by Mark Aaron
This is a world history passage and assessment telling the story of the Scramble for Africa. It works as a stand-alone resource for the study of this time period or…
by Mark Aaron
This reading comprehension passage explains how icebergs are formed as well as telling the story of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. This “printable-no prep” resource was created for…
by Mark Aaron
Mauritius, part of a chain of islands in the Indian Ocean, was the only natural home of the famous and now extinct dodo bird. In a little less than one…
by Mark Aaron
This history reading text explains the origin and development of Hammurabi’s Code and its importance in ancient Babylon as well as influence today. The passage was written for Grade 4-7…
by Mark Aaron
This is an informational history passage and assessment on Patrick Henry and the famous words he spoke that have been forever ingrained in American history. Henry was a prominent figure…
by Mark Aaron
This is a biographical passage and assessment on the life and accomplishments of Hernando de Soto, the famous Spanish explorer and conquistador. He led expeditions to the Americas, including present-day…
by Mark Aaron
This is a history reading comprehension passage and assessment on the famous Silk Road, the network of trade routes between Europe and Asia that was active for almost two thousand…
by Mark Aaron
This “no prep” printable reading assessment is part of my American Presidents series. Your students close read an informative and engaging 1100-word biographical text on the 23rd American president, Benjamin…
by Mark Aaron
This “printable/no prep” resource requires your students read an engaging 900-word biographical text on one of America’s least known and under-appreciated U.S. presidents, John Tyler. This text is his life…
by Mark Aaron
This “printable/no prep” resource has students read an engaging 900-word biographical text on American president William Henry Harrison. This article tells Harrison’s life story and includes his career as a…
by Mark Aaron
David Macaulay is a renowned author and illustrator (The Way Things Work) who over the years has produced a series of very engaging educational films on the history of pyramids,…
by Mark Aaron
Alexander III, commonly known as “Alexander the Great,” is one the most important and famous figures of ancient history. When you are studying ancient Greece, it is essential to include…
by Mark Aaron
Students will both enjoy and learn through this informational passage and assessment on the great Ludwig van Beethoven and his music. Written in a non-technical way for the social studies…
by Mark Aaron
While the internet has certainly revolutionized communication in the 21st century, the invention of the printing press in the mid-1400s had the same force and impact on society of that…
by Mark Aaron
Your students will enjoy this informational passage and assessment on the great Jacques Cousteau, who is without doubt the most important figure in the history of underwater and ocean exploration.…
by Mark Aaron
This is a biographical passage and assessment on Pablo Picasso, the most versatile and inventive artist of the 20th century. As everyone knows, Picasso was a master of painting and…
by Mark Aaron
For many centuries the mastery of humankind over flames has been an essential part of many religious and magical rites. Holy men and women in Fiji, Sri Lanka, India, and…
by Mark Aaron
The Shroud of Turin, a length of linen cloth believed by the faithful to be the burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth, is one of the most investigated and controversial…
by Mark Aaron
Beautiful sea maidens, known as mermaids, have enchanted the imagination of human since ancient times. The fact that these creatures are entirely mythical has not stopped wishful thinking about their…
by Mark Aaron
Most of us know that vampires are mythical creatures who survive by feeding on the blood of other humans. But what is the origin and story behind the vampire legends…
by Mark Aaron
This history close-reading text tells the story of the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. It works as a short history reading and assessment on this crucial historical episode, but it…
by Mark Aaron
Landslides most often occur when a mountain or hill collapses and slides on to a town below. But did you know that landslides can also occur on totally flat ground?…
by Mark Aaron
The story of the Mary Celeste is one of the great unsolved mysteries in the history of sea voyages. Traveling from New York to Europe in 1872, the ship was…