Skip to main content
KnovaKNOVA — A free reading app with curriculum-aligned passages on History & Science for Grades 3-8

How Do Scientists Study Past Climates? — Reading Comprehension

No ratings yet
Grades
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
Standards
  • RI.4.1
  • RI.4.2
  • RI.4.3.4.RI.4.7
  • 4-ESS2-2
  • 4-ESS3-2
  • 5-ESS2-1
Rate this resource
SHARE

About This Reader

Students will analyze how tools like ice cores and tree rings provide scientific evidence about Earth’s historical climate patterns and understand that current changes are occurring more rapidly.

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:

📖
Reading Passage
Engaging fiction or nonfiction text
❓
Comprehension Quiz
Auto-graded questions
📊
Instant Feedback
Immediate results and scoring
📄
Printable Version
Download for offline reading
🔊
Read Aloud
Voice-over with word highlighting

Reviews & Ratings

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Related Content

Identify Main Idea Graphic Organizer - worksheet educational content
Identify Main Idea Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer on main idea includes space to write the main idea and three supporting details.
RI.1.2RI.2.2RI.3.2RI.4.2
Main Idea and Suporting Details Graphic Organizer - worksheet educational content
Main Idea and Suporting Details Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer on main idea includes space to write the main idea and three supporting details.
RI.1.2RI.2.2RI.3.2RI.4.2
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving - worksheet educational content
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
RI.2.2RI.2.6RI.2.10RF.2.4.A
Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer - worksheet educational content
Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer on main idea includes space to write the main idea and three supporting details.
RI.1.2RI.2.2RI.3.2RI.4.2
Climate and Water Cycle - worksheet educational content
Climate and Water Cycle
W.4.2.ARI.4.4RI.4.1
The Space Needle - worksheet educational content
The Space Needle
Students read a passage about the history and features of Seattle's Space Needle, then answer comprehension questions to...
RI.4.2
The Rubik's Cube - worksheet educational content
The Rubik's Cube
RI.2.2RI.2.6RI.2.10RF.2.4.A
Earthquakes and Infrastructure - worksheet educational content
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
Polar Bears and Climate - worksheet educational content
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
Understanding Climate Action Context Clues - worksheet educational content
Understanding Climate Action Context Clues
Understanding Climate Action" worksheet, aligned with CCS L.4.4.A and NGSS. This resource introduces key concepts such a...
L.4.4.ARI.4.1RI.4.4
Rainstorms and Natural Disasters - worksheet educational content
Rainstorms and Natural Disasters
This reading comprehension worksheet is focused on the topic of rainstorm-induced disasters. Students will be required t...
W.4.8-1ESS3.B4-ESS3-2
Earthquake and buildings - worksheet educational content
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
Structures on the Ocean Floor - worksheet educational content
Structures on the Ocean Floor
ESS2.B4-ESS2-2RI.4.10RI.4.7
Graphic Organizer for Main Idea - worksheet educational content
Graphic Organizer for Main Idea
This graphic organizer on main idea includes space to write the main idea and three supporting details.
RI.1.2RI.2.2RI.3.2RI.4.2
Pollination: A Crucial Ecosystem Service - reading educational content
Pollination: A Crucial Ecosystem Service
Explore the vital role of pollination beyond plant reproduction, as it sustains ecosystems by ensuring food security, pr...
RI.4.2RI.4.3RI.4.4RI.5.1
The States of Matter: Solid - reading educational content
The States of Matter: Solid
Discover the differences between solids, liquids and gases by exploring how their particles are arranged and move. This ...
RI.4.2RI.4.3RI.4.4RI.5.1
What is a Simple Machine - reading educational content
What is a Simple Machine
Discover the power of simple machines! This informational text explores how basic tools like levers, pulleys and incline...
RI.4.2RI.4.3RI.4.4RI.5.1
The Role of Pollinators in Nature - reading educational content
The Role of Pollinators in Nature
Learn about the fascinating world of pollinators and discover their crucial role in the reproductive process of flowerin...
RI.4.2RI.4.3RI.4.4RI.5.1
Seed Dispersal: How Plants Travel - reading educational content
Seed Dispersal: How Plants Travel
Plants may seem stationary, but their seeds have amazing ways to travel! Explore the fascinating world of seed dispersal...
RI.4.2RI.4.3RI.4.4RI.5.1

Connect with Workybooks!

7950 Silverton Av #208, San Diego CA 92126
WORKSHEETS
 
READINGKNOVATEACHER TOOLS
RESOURCES
FEATURESBLOGCOMPANY
Copyright © 2026 Workybooks. Made with ♥ in California.