How Heat Moves Between Objects — Reading Comprehension
Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-PS3-2
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
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 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to the concept of heat transfer between objects in direct contact. Aligned to NGSS standard 4-PS3-2 and Disciplinary Core Idea PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer, the passage explains how heat energy naturally moves from warmer objects to cooler objects when they touch. Using familiar examples such as holding a cold glass of water, warming hands on a hot mug, or cooking food in a hot pan, students build foundational understanding of thermal energy transfer. The passage includes bolded key vocabulary terms like heat, temperature, and thermal energy, each defined in context for accessibility. Audio-integrated features support diverse learners by providing read-aloud options for both the standard and simplified differentiated versions. The educational package includes Spanish translations of both passage versions, a comprehensive glossary, multiple-choice comprehension questions, writing activities, and graphic organizers. These scaffolded materials help students develop scientific understanding through reading, discussion, and hands-on investigation. The content avoids technical terminology like conduction while focusing on observable phenomena that students can relate to their daily experiences, making abstract energy concepts concrete and understandable for elementary learners.
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
