The Mass of the Earth — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
Standards
- 5-PS2-1
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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 informational reading passage explains the mass of the Earth and its role in creating gravity, holding the atmosphere, and supporting life. It describes how Earth’s huge mass affects its stable orbit, allows it to keep water and air, and how these factors connect to NGSS 5-PS2-1, which explores motion and gravitational forces. Students will understand why mass is important for space science, how it affects tides and weather, and how it helps scientists study energy and movement on Earth. This is a great resource for upper elementary reading comprehension about Earth and space science.
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👩🏫 Teachers
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Reading Passage
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