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How Does a Thermos Keep Drinks Hot
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- Format
- Interactive (Online), Printable (PDF)
- Grades
- 345
- Subjects
- scienceelareading
- Standards
- NGSS 4-PS3-2
- Languages
- English, Spanish
What's included
Reading passage
Reading comprehension
Audio narration
With word word highlighting
Comprehension quiz
Auto-graded
Writing activity
Open-ended response
Glossary & flashcards
Vocabulary practice
Differentiated version
Adapted for varied levels
Spanish translation
Bilingual support
About this reader
This Grade 4 physical science reading passage explores how electrical circuits convert energy from one form to another in everyday devices. Aligned to NGSS 4-PS3-2 and DCIs PS3.B and PS3.D, the passage introduces students to the concept of energy conversion through familiar examples like light bulbs, buzzers, and motors. Students learn that circuits change electrical energy into light, sound, and motion, building foundational understanding for designing devices that convert energy. The passage uses simple, age-appropriate language and real-world examples to help fourth graders understand how the devices they use daily actually work. Audio integration supports diverse learners by providing multiple ways to access the content. This resource includes a simplified differentiated version, Spanish translations, glossary terms, comprehension questions, writing activities, and graphic organizers to support comprehensive understanding of energy conversion in circuits.
Written by Workybooks TeamPublished by Workybooks
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Sample passage and quiz content
Who it's for
Perfect for the way you teach
Teachers
- Build comprehension skills
- Auto-graded quiz
- Differentiated reading
Parents
- Read together at home
- Improve fluency
- Quiet reading time
Homeschoolers
- Reading curriculum support
- Independent practice
- Track Lexile growth
Topics
circuitselectrical energyenergy conversionlight bulbmotorbuzzerNGSS 4-PS3-2physical sciencegrade 4 scienceenergy transfer
