Is Freezing Endothermic or Exothermic? — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- MS-PS3-4
- 4-PS3-3
- 4-PS3-2
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About This Reader
This clear and accessible passage helps students understand why freezing is an exothermic process, even though frozen objects feel cold. Aligned with NGSS MS-PS3-4, it explains how water releases heat into the environment as it freezes into ice. Students learn how molecules slow down and form solid structures, and how this process is the opposite of melting, which absorbs heat. The passage uses everyday examples like freezers and frozen lakes to show the role of freezing in nature and technology. Designed to support both science understanding and literacy skills, it integrates key physical science concepts with engaging explanations and vocabulary support.
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