How We Use Natural Gas for Energy — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- NGSS 4-ESS3-1
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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 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to natural gas as an important energy resource. Aligned with NGSS standard 4-ESS3-1 (Earth and Human Activity), the passage explains how natural gas formed millions of years ago from tiny plants and animals, where it is found underground near oil deposits, and its three main uses: cooking food, heating homes and buildings, and generating electricity at power plants. The passage uses grade-appropriate vocabulary and concrete examples to help students understand this fossil fuel energy source. Students learn that natural gas must be brought to the surface through drilling and transported through underground pipelines. The content builds foundational knowledge about energy resources and prepares students for discussions about how humans obtain and use Earth's resources. Audio-integrated features support diverse learners, while the simplified differentiated version provides access for students reading below grade level. Companion activities include comprehension questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers that reinforce understanding of natural gas formation, extraction, and uses in everyday life.
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👩🏫 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
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