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.
Kindergarten Science Reading Comprehension curriculum-resources
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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Storm Safety Plan
This passage demonstrates the engineering design process through storm safety preparation. Students learn how asking que...
1st Grade Science Reading Comprehension curriculum-resources
Hummingbirds—Reading Fluency
This informational text on hummingbirds with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading comprehension. S...
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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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Natural Factors affecting Climate
This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of natural factors affecting Weath...
RI.4.83-ESS2-13-ESS2-2RI.3.1
Understanding Sunspots
Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that lowers the temperatu...
What are Solar Flares?
Storm Safety Plan
This passage demonstrates the engineering design process through storm safety preparation. Students learn how asking que...
2nd Grade Science Reading Comprehension curriculum-resources
Natural Factors affecting Climate
This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of natural factors affecting Weath...
RI.4.83-ESS2-13-ESS2-2RI.3.1
Understanding Sunspots
Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that lowers the temperatu...
What are Solar Flares?
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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Storm Safety Plan
This passage demonstrates the engineering design process through storm safety preparation. Students learn how asking que...
3rd Grade Science Reading Comprehension curriculum-resources
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...
RI.4.83-ESS2-13-ESS2-2RI.3.1
Understanding Sunspots
Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that lowers the temperatu...
What are Solar Flares?
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...
RI.3.2RI.4.2
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...
RI.3.8RI.4.8
Ants and Pheromones
This quiz is designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students to test their understanding of how ants communicate using pheromone...
RI.3.1RI.2.1
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...
RI.3.8RI.4.8
How is Climate Different from Weather?
This passage distinguishes climate from weather for young readers. It defines climate as the usual weather patterns over...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
What is renewable energy?
This passage introduces the concept of renewable energy to children, describing it as energy from sources that don't run...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.4-ESS3
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...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
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...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D4-ESS3
4th Grade Science Reading Comprehension curriculum-resources
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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Earthquakes and Infrastructure
Get this worksheet about the effects of earthquakes on infrastructure. The worksheet includes an informational passage t...
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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 factors affecting Weath...
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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 in this worksheet is ...
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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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Understanding Sunspots
Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that lowers the temperatu...
What are Solar Flares?
Natural Disaster: Blizzards
Blizzards are intense winter storms with strong winds and heavy snow. They can create dangerous conditions and require p...
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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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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 helps us prepare and...
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Natural Disaster: Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanoes can erupt with lava and ash, changing the landscape. While dangerous, they also create fertile land and new la...
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Sunspots and Solar Flares
This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the fascinating phenomena of sunspots and solar flares, as described...
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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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How Heat Domes Form
A heat dome is an extreme weather event where high pressure traps hot air in an area, causing temperatures to rise signi...
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Is Earth’s Climate Changing?
The passage 'Is Earth’s Climate Changing?' explores how scientists study Earth's climate through global temperature reco...
Natural Disaster: Floods
Floods occur when excess water overflows onto land. Knowing how to prepare for and respond to floods can help protect pe...
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Natural Disaster: Wildfires
Wildfires spread quickly and can cause significant damage. Understanding fire safety and prevention is key to protecting...
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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...
RI.3.8RI.4.8
How is Climate Different from Weather?
This passage distinguishes climate from weather for young readers. It defines climate as the usual weather patterns over...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
What is renewable energy?
This passage introduces the concept of renewable energy to children, describing it as energy from sources that don't run...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.4-ESS3
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...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D
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...
RI.3.1RI.4.14.ESS2.D4-ESS3
5th Grade Science Reading Comprehension curriculum-resources
Polar Bears and Climate
This informational text on polar bears is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students will read the passage ...
RI.4.1W.4.72-LS4-1RF.4.4
Earthquakes and Infrastructure
Get this worksheet about the effects of earthquakes on infrastructure. The worksheet includes an informational passage t...
W.4.7RI.4.1ESS3B
Understanding the Greenhouse Effect
RI.4.8RL.4.1-13-ESS2-13-ESS2-2
Natural Factors affecting Climate
This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of natural factors affecting Weath...
RI.4.83-ESS2-13-ESS2-2RI.3.1
Structures on the Ocean Floor
ESS2.B4-ESS2-2RI.4.10RI.4.7
Earthquake and buildings
Download this worksheet on the impact of earthquakes on buildings. The informational text included in this worksheet is ...
RI.4.1ESS3BW.4.7RF.4.4
Human Factors Affecting Climate
This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of human factors affecting Weather...
RI.4.83-ESS2-13-ESS2-2RI.3.1
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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Understanding Atoms
This worksheet has students read an informational passage and answer multiple choice questions about the main idea and k...
Understanding Sunspots
Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that lowers the temperatu...
What are Solar Flares?
Natural Disaster: Blizzards
Blizzards are intense winter storms with strong winds and heavy snow. They can create dangerous conditions and require p...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.2RI.5.2
Staying Safe During Heat Domes
RI.5.1
Natural Disaster: Earthquake
Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates move, causing the ground to shake. Understanding earthquakes helps us prepare and...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.2RI.5.2
Natural Disaster: Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanoes can erupt with lava and ash, changing the landscape. While dangerous, they also create fertile land and new la...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.2RI.5.2
Sunspots and Solar Flares
This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the fascinating phenomena of sunspots and solar flares, as described...
RI.4.1RI.4.4RI.5.1ESS1.A
Ants and Pheromones
This quiz is designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students to test their understanding of how ants communicate using pheromone...
RI.3.1RI.2.1
How Heat Domes Form
A heat dome is an extreme weather event where high pressure traps hot air in an area, causing temperatures to rise signi...
RI.5.1
Is Earth’s Climate Changing?
The passage 'Is Earth’s Climate Changing?' explores how scientists study Earth's climate through global temperature reco...
Natural Disaster: Floods
Floods occur when excess water overflows onto land. Knowing how to prepare for and respond to floods can help protect pe...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.2RI.5.2
Natural Disaster: Wildfires
Wildfires spread quickly and can cause significant damage. Understanding fire safety and prevention is key to protecting...
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Renewable Resources: Energy for Our Future
This informative reading passage introduces elementary students to renewable resources and sustainable energy options. W...
The Water Cycle: Earth's Recycling System
This educational reading passage explores the water cycle - Earth's natural system for recycling water that has existed ...
Ecosystems: Communities of Living Things
This comprehensive reading passage introduces elementary students to the concept of ecosystems as communities where livi...
Determining Earth's Carrying Capacity
Earth's carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of people the planet can support sustainably. This depends on fac...
Global Food Crisis Explained
The global food crisis is a pressing issue caused by climate change, conflict, and population growth. Rising temperature...
Ocean Acidification and Marine Life
Ocean acidification occurs when carbon dioxide dissolves in seawater, forming carbonic acid and lowering the ocean's pH....
Plastic Pollution in Oceans
Plastic pollution is a major threat to oceans and marine life. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the oceans yearly...
Renewable Energy and Sustainability
Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is crucial for reducing reliance on fossil fuels and combating climate c...
The Gaia Hypothesis
The Gaia Hypothesis, proposed by James Lovelock, suggests that Earth functions like a living organism, with all its part...