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Where Does Our Energy Come From

Interactive passage with audio narration, comprehension questions, and printable PDF.

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Format
Interactive (Online), Printable (PDF)
Grades
345
Subjects
scienceelareading
Standards
NGSS 4-ESS3-1
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 250-word reading passage aligns with NGSS standard ESS3.A and introduces fourth-grade students to the fundamental concept that energy and fuels humans use are derived from natural sources. Students explore how electricity in their homes comes from power plants that burn fuels or capture energy from wind, water, or sunlight. They learn that gasoline for cars originates from oil pumped from underground, and food energy comes from plants that captured energy from the sun. The passage uses age-appropriate language and real-world examples to help students trace everyday energy use back to its natural source. Audio integration supports diverse learners by providing multiple ways to access the content. This foundational understanding prepares students for hands-on investigations about energy transformation and conservation. The passage includes bolded vocabulary terms with immediate definitions, concrete analogies, and connections to students' daily experiences. Accompanying activities include reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, and graphic organizers that reinforce the core science concept while building literacy skills across the curriculum.
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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
energy sourcesnatural resourceselectricityfossil fuelsrenewable energysolar energyNGSS ESS3.AGrade 4 science

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