How Wind Energy Works — Reading Comprehension

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This 250-word reading passage introduces fourth-grade students to wind energy and how it works, aligned with NGSS standard 4-ESS3-1 (Energy and Fuels from Natural Resources). Students learn how moving air turns large turbine blades to generate electricity. The passage explains wind energy as a clean, renewable resource available in many places. Written in age-appropriate language, it includes bolded key vocabulary terms like turbine, generate, and renewable energy with clear definitions. The passage uses relatable examples such as pinwheels to help students understand how wind can make things spin. Audio-integrated features support diverse learners. Accompanying activities include an 8-question multiple-choice quiz testing recall and comprehension, three writing prompts requiring students to explain concepts and make real-world connections, and graphic organizers including a Sequence/Process Table and Input-Process-Output Table. A simplified differentiated version provides the same core content with shorter sentences for struggling readers. Spanish translations of both passages support English language learners. The glossary defines six key terms. This comprehensive resource builds foundational understanding of renewable energy concepts essential for elementary science education.

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