Grade 3 Science Reading Comprehension Curriculum Resources
Explore science-related reading comprehension with our Science Reading Comprehension curriculum resources designed for young learners. Covering various science topics, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to understanding and interpreting science-related texts in an engaging and accessible format, improving overall reading proficiency and scientific knowledge.
Curriculum Resources Results
Informational Text — Habitats
This short informational text on habitats will teach your students what a habitat is, as well as provide some examples o...
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Informational Text —Bioluminescence
This informational text on bioluminescence will teach your students about this phenomenon. Examples in nature are provid...
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Informational Text —Snowflakes
This informational text on snowflakes will teach your students how snowflakes are formed. Images of several different fl...
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Informational Text — Cloud Gazing
This informational text teaches students how different types of clouds are formed. A page with pictures of the different...
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Informational Text —Uh Oh, Where Did Gravity Go?
This short informational text on gravity will teach your students about this natural phenomenon. A fun drawing activity ...
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Natural Factors affecting Climate
This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of natural factors affecting Weath...
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Understanding Sunspots
Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that lowers the temperatu...
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Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef
This passage explores the profound impact of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef. It details how rising ocean tempe...
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How Corals Build the Reef
This passage explains the fascinating process of how coral polyps build the Great Barrier Reef. It details the life cycl...
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Ants and Pheromones
This quiz is designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students to test their understanding of how ants communicate using pheromone...
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The Future of the Great Barrier Reef
This passage examines potential future scenarios for the Great Barrier Reef in the face of ongoing climate change. It di...
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How is Climate Different from Weather?
This passage distinguishes climate from weather for young readers. It defines climate as the usual weather patterns over...
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What is renewable energy?
This passage introduces the concept of renewable energy to children, describing it as energy from sources that don't run...
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What does 'global warming' mean?
This passage explains global warming to children by comparing it to Earth having a fever. It describes how increased gre...
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How do humans contribute to climate change?
This passage educates children about human contributions to climate change. It explains how burning fossil fuels for ene...
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Informational Text — Cloud Gazing
This informational text teaches students how different types of clouds are formed. A page with pictures of the different...
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Vegetarian Diet—Words and Phrases in a Text
Fifth-grade students will explore the world of vegetarian diets through this engaging worksheet aligned with CCS.RI.5.4....
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Informational Text —Bioluminescence
This informational text on bioluminescence will teach your students about this phenomenon. Examples in nature are provid...
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Informational Text — Habitats
This short informational text on habitats will teach your students what a habitat is, as well as provide some examples o...
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Informational Text —Uh Oh, Where Did Gravity Go?
This short informational text on gravity will teach your students about this natural phenomenon. A fun drawing activity ...
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Informational Text —Snowflakes
This informational text on snowflakes will teach your students how snowflakes are formed. Images of several different fl...
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Hummingbirds—Reading Fluency
This informational text on hummingbirds with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading comprehension. S...
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Natural Factors affecting Climate
This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of natural factors affecting Weath...
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Understanding Atoms
This worksheet has students read an informational passage and answer multiple choice questions about the main idea and k...
Earthquakes and Infrastructure
Get this worksheet about the effects of earthquakes on infrastructure. The worksheet includes an informational passage t...
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Stars—Reading for Purpose
This informational text on stars with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students...
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Polar Bears and Climate
This informational text on polar bears is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students will read the passage ...
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Understanding the Greenhouse Effect
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Human Factors Affecting Climate
This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of human factors affecting Weather...
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Earthquake and buildings
Download this worksheet on the impact of earthquakes on buildings. The informational text included in this worksheet is ...
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Structures on the Ocean Floor
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Reading Comprehension - Science and Social Studies
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Ecosystems: Communities of Living Things
This comprehensive reading passage introduces elementary students to the concept of ecosystems as communities where livi...
The Future of the Great Barrier Reef
This passage examines potential future scenarios for the Great Barrier Reef in the face of ongoing climate change. It di...
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My Book
This worksheet will help your class to understand the elements of a book cover. Students will decorate their own book co...
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Secrets of Seed Dispersal: How Plants Travel
Plants may seem stationary, but their seeds have amazing ways to travel! Explore the fascinating world of seed dispersal...
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Pollination: A Crucial Ecosystem Service
Explore the vital role of pollination beyond plant reproduction, as it sustains ecosystems by ensuring food security, pr...
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The Role of Pollinators in Nature
Learn about the fascinating world of pollinators and discover their crucial role in the reproductive process of flowerin...
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Coral Colors and Shapes
This passage introduces first-graders to the captivating world of coral colors and shapes. It describes the variety of h...
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Animals that Live in Coral Reefs
This passage paints a vivid picture of coral reefs as bustling underwater cities teeming with life. First-grade readers ...
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Coral: Ocean's Living Treasure
Coral, a fascinating marine animal, captivates young minds with its rock-like appearance and vibrant colors. This passag...
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Starfish and Their Babies
Starfish, or sea stars, exhibit diverse and fascinating reproductive strategies that ensure the continuation of their sp...
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Sports: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, known for his unparalleled dribbling and passing, has broken records, won multiple FIFA Ballon d'Or awards...
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Sports: Simone Biles
Simone Biles has won 32 Olympic and World Championship medals and is known for her incredible skill, power, and advocacy...
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Sports: Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt, known as the 'Lightning Bolt,' won eight Olympic gold medals and set world records, inspiring athletes world...
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Sports: Serena Williams
Serena Williams is not only a tennis champion with 23 Grand Slam titles but also an advocate for women's rights, making ...
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Sports: LeBron James
LeBron James is known for his exceptional basketball skills and his philanthropic efforts, including opening the I Promi...
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Heroes for Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer overcame racial segregation and poverty to become a powerful voice for civil rights. Her fight for voti...
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Heroes for Freedom: Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall's legal career helped end racial segregation in schools and secured civil rights protections. He made ...
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Heroes for Freedom: Mahatma Gandhi,
Mahatma Gandhi led India to independence through non-violent resistance. His peaceful protests, like the Salt March, ins...
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Heroes for Freedom: Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a key figure in the women's rights movement, tirelessly campaigning for women's right to vote. Her ...
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Heroes for Freedom: Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela's struggle against apartheid made him a global symbol for peace and equality. After spending 27 years in ...
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Heroes for Freedom: Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai's advocacy for girls' education led her to become a global symbol of courage. Despite an attack by the ...
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Heroes for Freedom: Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez fought for farm workers' rights, co-founding the United Farm Workers (UFW) and leading peaceful protests. H...
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Heroes for Freedom: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, born into slavery, became a hero who risked her life to lead others to freedom through the Underground R...
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Heroes for Freedom: Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr. was a key leader in the civil rights movement, advocating for equality through nonviolent protest...
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Reading Comprehension: The Grand Canyon
This informational text on the Grand Canyon will teach your students all about this incredible wonder of the world! Free...
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All about shells—Informational Text
This informational text on mollusks will teach your students all about these awesome animals! Free response comprehensio...
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Simple Machines: How They Work
Students read an informative paragraph on simple machines and fill in key technical vocabulary terms to demonstrate unde...
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School Canteen
This passage demonstrates how human systems require cooperation. Students learn how different roles contribute to a func...
Park Cleanup
This passage explores how the engineering design process can address environmental issues. Students learn to use questio...
Car Parts
This passage explores how mechanical systems require cooperation between parts. Students learn how various components co...
Better Dustbins
This passage demonstrates how students communicate design ideas through drawings and models. Students learn to share eng...
Rain Shelter
This passage explores how students use drawings and models to share design ideas. Students learn to communicate engineer...
Informational Text on Holi
This informational text on Holi is a great way to teach about this holiday and the story of Prahlad. Comprehension quest...
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