Welcome to our In the Know topic for June, Synchronous Fireflies. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 take a look at a firefly light show. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here. Additionally, students will read about some interesting bugs. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 check out a special type of firefly found in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 explore why synchronous fireflies flash their lights in a pattern. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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