Why is the sky blue? Everyday science explained
A simple science article explains why the sky is blue, why sunsets are red and what colour the sky is on the Moon and Mars; learners read for detail and explain an everyday science question.
A2Teens35 minArticle
About this lesson
An A2 reading lesson (article). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- A2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Article
- Students
- Teens
- Time
- About 35 minutes
- Topic
- Science
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Gap-fill
- Key words
- light, wave, air, tiny, spread, sunset
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Understand a simple science explanation
- Understand words for light and colour: light, wave, reflect, spread
- Explain an everyday science fact to a partner