Cassini K-4 Literacy Program: Grades 3 & 4
Welcome to a spectacular journey of learning - the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn and Titan!

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The sets of lessons you are about to encounter purposefully bring together reading, writing and science in ways that underscore the belief that scientific thinking and the intelligent use of language go hand-in-hand. These lessons build good language use into the science curriculum, helping students use reading and writing to learn. In doing so, the lessons also help spur students' growth in vocabulary as they acquire new words through their engagement in authentic learning experiences.

While the lessons are grouped for grades 1/2 and 3/4, they can readily be used interchangeably as needed. Older students with little space science background might benefit from the lessons for grades 1 & 2. English learners might benefit from the early grades' reading and writing activities finding them more accessible. The upper grade lessons can also be used for enrichment for younger students who are ready for further study. We encourage teachers to look at the lessons as a whole and use them as best suits their teaching context.

Educators can browse the lesson list and download individual lessons as required. Or, the entire set of ten lessons can be downloaded in one click. We welcome you and your students along on this awesome journey to Saturn.