Because the topics in the science curriculum stimulate a student's natural curiosity and sense of wonder, they motivate the student to read. Science texts give teachers the informational material the students can summarize and can explore for details that can be organized. The information students collect can be connected to their prior experiences. Science investigations give students the opportunity to read to perform a task. The investigation challenges them and they are motivated to explore and discover.
Students can analyze and evaluate before, during, and after they conduct the investigation.
Science provides lessons that build proficient readers. A science educator who understands the natural connections between reading and science strategies is equipped to produce powerful lessons. The following information explains the reading stances, shows the natural connections to science assessment indicators, and demonstrates the integration of reading and science strategies in the context of a lesson.