Earth's Place in the Universe — Reading Comprehension
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3
Grades
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- 1-ESS1-1
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This reading passage explains Earth's place in the universe, supporting NGSS 1-ESS1-1. It describes how Earth is one of eight planets in the solar system, orbiting the Sun while spinning on its axis, which causes day and night. Students learn why Earth can support life with its air, water, and soil, while other planets cannot. The passage also connects to how people long ago used sky patterns to tell time and plan farming. Written for elementary science reading comprehension, this text builds understanding of the solar system and the importance of Earth's special conditions, helping students explore their place in the universe.
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👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
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👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
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Reading Passage
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