Energy Transfer — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- MS-PS3-5
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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 NGSS-aligned science passage introduces middle school students to the concept of energy transfer, aligned to standard MS-PS3-5. It defines energy transfer as the movement of energy from one object or system to another and explains its importance in everyday life. Using clear examples such as conduction from a metal spoon in hot tea and kinetic energy in a soccer ball, the passage helps students understand how energy can move or change form. It also includes real-world connections, such as sunlight (radiation) and mechanical energy transfer, making abstract concepts more relatable. The passage supports reading comprehension in science and uses accurate vocabulary aligned with NGSS expectations. Designed for students in grades 6–8, it helps reinforce physical science concepts and builds foundational knowledge in energy systems. Great for science literacy development.
Perfect For:
👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
Reading Features:
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Reading Passage
Engaging fiction or nonfiction text
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Comprehension Quiz
Auto-graded questions
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Instant Feedback
Immediate results and scoring
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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
Voice-over with word highlighting
