Joule – The Unit of Energy
Interactive passage with audio narration, comprehension questions, and printable PDF.
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- Format
- Interactive (Online), Printable (PDF)
- Grades
- 5678
- Subjects
- elareadingscience
- Standards
- MS-PS3-5
- 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 NGSS-aligned reading passage introduces students to the joule, the standard unit of energy in the metric system, and supports the MS-PS3-5 performance expectation. It explains what a joule is, who it’s named after, and why it matters in science and everyday life. Students learn that the joule measures all types of energy, including kinetic, potential, electrical, and thermal energy. Real-world examples include lifting objects, using toasters, and reading food labels. The passage reinforces the concept of energy conservation and provides context for how energy is tracked and compared. This resource supports science literacy and comprehension for middle school students exploring physical science concepts.
Written by Workybooks TeamPublished by Workybooks
Preview
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
joule unit of energyNGSS MS-PS3-5energy measurementjames prescott joulekilojoules middle school sciencephysical science readingmetric system energy
