Grade 5 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.
Polar Bears and Climate
This informational text on polar bears is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students wi...
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Earthquakes and Infrastructure
Get this worksheet about the effects of earthquakes on infrastructure. The worksheet includes an inf...
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Understanding the Greenhouse Effect
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Natural Factors affecting Climate
This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of natural fac...
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Structures on the Ocean Floor
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Earthquake and buildings
Download this worksheet on the impact of earthquakes on buildings. The informational text included i...
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Human Factors Affecting Climate
This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of human facto...
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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 alig...
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Understanding Atoms
This worksheet has students read an informational passage and answer multiple choice questions about...
Understanding Sunspots
Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that ...
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Natural Disaster: Blizzards
Blizzards are intense winter storms with strong winds and heavy snow. They can create dangerous cond...
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Staying Safe During Heat Domes
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Natural Disaster: Earthquake
Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates move, causing the ground to shake. Understanding earthquakes ...
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Natural Disaster: Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanoes can erupt with lava and ash, changing the landscape. While dangerous, they also create fer...
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Sunspots and Solar Flares
This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the fascinating phenomena of sunspots and solar ...
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Ants and Pheromones
This quiz is designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students to test their understanding of how ants communi...
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How Heat Domes Form
A heat dome is an extreme weather event where high pressure traps hot air in an area, causing temper...
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Is Earth’s Climate Changing?
The passage 'Is Earth’s Climate Changing?' explores how scientists study Earth's climate through glo...
Natural Disaster: Floods
Floods occur when excess water overflows onto land. Knowing how to prepare for and respond to floods...
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Natural Disaster: Wildfires
Wildfires spread quickly and can cause significant damage. Understanding fire safety and prevention ...
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Renewable Resources: Energy for Our Future
This informative reading passage introduces elementary students to renewable resources and sustainab...
The Water Cycle: Earth's Recycling System
This educational reading passage explores the water cycle - Earth's natural system for recycling wat...
Ecosystems: Communities of Living Things
This comprehensive reading passage introduces elementary students to the concept of ecosystems as co...
Determining Earth's Carrying Capacity
Earth's carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of people the planet can support sustainably....
Global Food Crisis Explained
The global food crisis is a pressing issue caused by climate change, conflict, and population growth...
Ocean Acidification and Marine Life
Ocean acidification occurs when carbon dioxide dissolves in seawater, forming carbonic acid and lowe...
Plastic Pollution in Oceans
Plastic pollution is a major threat to oceans and marine life. Millions of tons of plastic waste ent...
Renewable Energy and Sustainability
Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is crucial for reducing reliance on fossil fuels and...
The Gaia Hypothesis
The Gaia Hypothesis, proposed by James Lovelock, suggests that Earth functions like a living organis...
Air Temperature: A Key Weather Variable
Air temperature measures how hot or cold the air is and is caused by the kinetic energy of air molec...
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Air Pressure: A Key Weather Variable
Air pressure is the force exerted by air molecules and is measured using barometers in units like mi...
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Humidity: A Key Weather Variable
Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air and is caused by evaporation. It is measured ...
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Relative Humidity: A Key Weather Variable
Relative humidity measures how much water vapor is in the air compared to the maximum it can hold. I...
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Wind: A Key Weather Variable
Wind is the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure. It is measured using anemometers ...
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Composition of the Ocean
The ocean is made up of water, dissolved salts, gases, and organic matter. Its composition varies wi...
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a massive collection of plastic waste in the North Pacific Ocean....
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Surface Water Runoff
Surface water runoff replenishes rivers and lakes but can cause flooding and pollution. Solutions li...
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Freshwater and Its Sources
Freshwater is a limited resource, with most stored in glaciers and aquifers. Rivers, lakes, and grou...
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Convection Currents in the Ocean
Convection currents in the ocean are driven by temperature and density differences. They play a key ...
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Large Streams of Moving Water
Large streams of moving water, like rivers and creeks, shape landscapes, support ecosystems, and pro...
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Topography of the Ocean Floor
The ocean floor features diverse landscapes like continental shelves, abyssal plains, and mid-ocean ...
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Circulation in the Ocean
Ocean circulation involves the movement of seawater driven by wind, temperature, and salinity. It in...
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Surface Ocean Currents
Surface ocean currents are driven by wind and influenced by Earth’s rotation. They transport warm an...
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How Are Metamorphic Rocks Formed?
This science passage explains how metamorphic rocks form through metamorphism, detailing the effects...
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Extrusive Igneous Rocks: Formation and Features
This educational passage describes extrusive igneous rock formation through rapid cooling of lava on...
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Type of Mountain Ranges Formed at Convergent Plate Boundaries
This passage explains how Earth's tallest mountain ranges form at convergent plate boundaries. It de...
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Frost Wedging: How Ice Splits Rock
This passage explains frost wedging as a mechanical weathering process. Aligned with NGSS MS-ESS2-1...
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Volcanic Eruptions: Causes, Types, and Key Features
This science passage explains volcanic eruptions, aligned with NGSS MS-ESS3-2 (natural hazards) and ...
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Kīlauea Volcano: Hawaii’s Ever-Changing Landscape
This passage details Kīlauea's volcanic history and status, aligned with NGSS MS-ESS3-2 (natural haz...
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