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About this printable What Is Green Energy? science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades 3-7)

This science passage introduces middle school students to the concept of green energy—clean, renewable energy that comes from natural sources like the sun, wind, water, and plants. The passage explains the environmental benefits of green energy, contrasts it with fossil fuels, and gives real-world examples including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass energy. Supporting NGSS standard MS-ESS3-1, the text promotes science literacy, sustainability awareness, and understanding of clean energy systems, making it ideal for science comprehension practice and classroom discussion.
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What Is Green Energy?

QZ.MS-ESS3-1-12

 

 

Green energy is a type of clean, renewable energy that comes from natural sources like the sun, wind, water, and plants. It is called “green” because it does not pollute the air or harm the environment like fossil fuels do. Green energy helps reduce greenhouse gases, which cause climate change.

 

There are many types of green energy. Solar energy uses sunlight to make electricity with solar panels. Wind energy uses wind turbines to capture energy from the air. Hydroelectric power comes from moving water in rivers and dams. Geothermal energy comes from heat deep inside the Earth. Biomass uses natural materials like wood or crops to produce power.

 

Green energy is important because it is renewable, meaning it won’t run out. The sun will shine, the wind will blow, and rivers will flow every day. These energy sources can be used again and again, unlike coal, oil, and gas, which take millions of years to form and can cause pollution when burned.

 

Many homes, schools, and businesses now use green energy to power lights, heat, and machines. Countries around the world are building more green energy systems to create a sustainable future and protect our planet.

 

Green energy is a smart choice. It uses what nature gives us to meet our energy needs in a safe and healthy way.

 

Fun Fact: The world’s largest solar farm in India can power over 700,000 homes using just sunlight!


 

Comprehension quiz (8 questions)

1. What is green energy?

Energy from coal
Energy that pollutes the air
Clean, renewable energy from nature
Energy that uses batteries

2. Which of these is a green energy source?

Oil
Wind
Gasoline
Coal

3. What does solar energy use to make power?

Wind
Water
Sunlight
Fossil fuels

4. What is geothermal energy?

Energy from deep inside Earth
Energy from trees
Energy from waves
Energy from batteries

5. Why is green energy important?

It is cheaper than water
It can’t be used again
It causes air pollution
It is renewable and doesn’t harm the environment

6. What is one example of biomass energy?

Using wood or crops to make energy
Using sun to charge a phone
Burning gasoline
Digging for coal

7. What is the main idea of the passage?

Green energy only works at night
Green energy is bad for the environment
Green energy is a clean, renewable way to make electricity
Green energy is made from gasoline

8. A school wants to use clean power and protect nature. What should they use?

Oil heaters
Green energy like solar or wind
Coal stoves
Gas lamps
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