Work – A Scientific Definition — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- MS-PS3-5
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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 NGSS-aligned science passage explains the definition of work as used in physical science and supports standard MS-PS3-5. It teaches that scientific work happens only when force causes an object to move in the same direction as the force. The passage introduces the formula for calculating work (Work = Force × Distance), explains that work is measured in joules, and gives real-world examples students can relate to, such as pushing a box or lifting a backpack. Students also learn how doing work transfers energy to objects. The passage helps build vocabulary, improve reading comprehension, and connect core NGSS concepts to everyday experiences. It is ideal for middle school science instruction and energy transfer discussions.
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👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
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Reading Passage
Engaging fiction or nonfiction text
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Comprehension Quiz
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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
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