Free Nonfiction ELA — Weird Science: Why Lying on Your Left Feels Right | Grades 6–8
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Free Nonfiction ELA — Weird Science #1: Why Lying on Your Left Feels Right | Grades 6–8
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Free Nonfiction ELA — Weird Science: Why Lying on Your Left Feels Right | Grades 6–8
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Free · Weird Science Series Sampler
Strange but True —
Strange but True —
Science That Makes Students Lean In
Weird Science #1: Why Lying on Your Left Feels Right — The Science of Side Sleeping
Your students already have a question they've never thought to ask: why does lying on your left side actually feel better after a big meal? The answer involves digestion, blood flow, and nasal anatomy — and it makes for a genuinely fascinating informational reading lesson. This free mini-lesson is a sampler of the full Weird Science series.
What's Inside This Free Download
- Full informational article: Why Lying on Your Left Feels Right: The Science of Side Sleeping
- Vocabulary word bank — 6 terms with fill-in-the-blank practice embedded in the article
- 6 multiple-choice comprehension questions with strong distractors
- Expanded teacher answer key with explanations for every answer choice
Vocabulary Terms in This Article
gastric emptying
acid reflux
GERD
nasal cycle
circulation
inferior vena cava
🔬 About the full Weird Science series: Each complete packet includes 10 comprehension questions, a full vocabulary workshop (Parts A–C), MLA writing and in-text citation practice, revise & edit activities, optional enrichment tasks, and an expanded teacher key — all built around real science topics students find genuinely fascinating.
Who this is for: Middle school ELA teachers and homeschool parents who want engaging, rigorous nonfiction for grades 6–8. Works as a bell ringer, sub plan, or stand-alone mini-lesson. Pairs well with science units on human biology.
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