Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Digital Resources Grade 3-6

This sizeable reading passages bundle is perfect if you are looking to work on science regularly. Three digital resources formats - Google Docs, Slides and Forms, comprehension questions follow each article.

609 pages of exciting science reading articles and practical comprehension questions. After each passage, students will be thoroughly questioned on what they have just read.

Science Reading Comprehension Outline:

The bundle contains passages especially designed for 3rd to 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson is CCSS aligned. Feel free to practice science reading with the knowledge that most of the work is done for you as there is very little prep required.

Passages include a range of questions, including multiple choice, analyzing data and gap-filling. There is a mix of high-interest and curriculum-based science topics.

These lessons can be used for whole class instruction, morning work, desk work, small groups, sub plans, homework or holiday work.

Google Drive Version:

This is the Google Drive version. Includes fillable Google Docs and Slides, self grading Forms. There are other versions also available in the following formats:

PDF

Word

PPT

Full Contents:

Grade 3-4

Physical Science

Part I - Properties of Objects & Materials

Reading Passage 1: Observable Physical Properties of Objects & Materials

Reading Passage 2: Measuring Physical Properties

Reading Passage 3: Classification of Matter

Reading Passage 4: States of Matter

Reading Passage 5: Change of Phase

Part 2 - Position & Motion of Objects.

Reading Passage 1: Position, Distance, and Motion

Reading Passage 2: Pushing and Pulling Forces

Reading Passage 3: Sound, Hearing, and Force

Reading Passage 4: Characteristics of Sound

Part 3 - Light, Heat, Electricity & Magnetism.

Reading Passage 1: Characteristics of Light: Reflection and Refraction

Reading Passage 2: Heat, Sources of Heat, and Heat Conduction

Reading Passage 3: Electricity, Electrical Circuits, and Energy

Reading Passage 4: Symbols and Electric Circuits

Reading Passage 5: Magnets Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Life Science

Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms

Reading Passage 1: Animal and Plant Needs and the Environment

Reading Passage 2: Environments, Ecosystems, and Organisms

Reading Passage 3: Instincts, Behavior, and Survival

Reading Passage 4: Plant and Animal Cells

Reading Passage 5: Plant Structure, Function, and Survival

Reading Passage 6: Animals, Plants, and Energy

Reading Passage 7: Animal Needs and Animal Behavior

Reading Passage 8: The Five Senses and Survival

Part 2 - Life Cycles of Organisms

Reading Passage 1: The Life Cycle of Plants

Reading Passage 2: The Life Cycle of Animals

Reading Passage 3: Heredity

Part 3 - Organisms & Environments

Reading Passage 1: Food Chains and Food Webs

Reading Passage 2: Organisms Change Environments

Reading Passage 3: People Change Environments

Earth Science

Part 1 - Properties of Earth Materials

Reading Passage 1: Earth Science and Earth Materials

Reading Passage 2: Earth Materials and Their Uses

Reading Passage 3: Minerals

Reading Passage 4: Rocks and the Rock Cycle

Reading Passage 5: Soils

Reading Passage 6: Fossils

Part 2 - Changes in the Earth and Sky

Reading Passage 1: Slow Changes to the Earth's Surface

Reading Passage 2: Fast Changes to the Earth's Surface

Reading Passage 3: The Atmosphere and Weather

Reading Passage 4: Measuring Temperature, Air Pressure, and Humidity

Reading Passage 5: The Motion of Objects in the Universe

Part 3 - Objects in the Sky

Reading Passage 1: Objects in the Sky

Reading Passage 2: The Sun

Grade 5-6

Physical Science

Part 1 - Physical & Chemical Properties

Reading Passage 1: Measuring Matter: Mass, Volume, and Density

Reading Passage 2: Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

Reading Passage 3: Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter

Reading Passage 4: Atoms, Elements, and Compounds

Reading Passage 5: Chemicals: Helpful and Harmful

Part 2 - Motion & Energy

Reading Passage 1: Kinetic & Potential Energy

Reading Passage 2: Force & Motion

Reading Passage 3: Simple Machines

Reading Passage 4: Simple Machines 2

Reading Passage 5: Thermal Energy

Reading Passage 6: Sound & Light Energy

Part 3 - Electricity & Magnets

Reading Passage 1: Static Electricity

Reading Passage 2: Circuits

Reading Passage 3: Electromagnets

Reading Passage 4: Electric Energy

Reading Passage 5: Energy Sources & Conversion

Life Science

Part 1 - Cells, Reproduction, Genetics

Reading Passage 1: Cells

Reading Passage 2: Cell Parts & Functions

Reading Passage 3: Reproduction & Growth of Cells

Reading Passage 4: Genetics

Reading Passage 5: DNA

Reading Passage 6: Uses of Genetics

Part 2 - Human Body Systems

Reading Passage 1: Skeletal & Muscular Systems

Reading Passage 2: Circulatory & Respiratory Systems

Reading Passage 3: Nervous System

Reading Passage 4: Digestive System

Reading Passage 5: Reproductive System

Part 3 - Plant Parts & Ecosystems

Reading Passage 1: Classification of Organisms

Reading Passage 2: Function of Plant Parts

Reading Passage 3: Reproduction in Plants

Reading Passage 4: Invertebrates

Reading Passage 5: Vertebrates

Reading Passage 6: Earth's Biomes

Reading Passage 7: Ecosystems

Earth Science

Part 1 - Plate Tectonics & Rock Cycle

Reading Passage 1: Plate Tectonics

Reading Passage 2: Rock Cycle Erosion and Deposition

Reading Passage 3: Properties of Rocks and Minerals

Reading Passage 4: Geological Time

Part 2 - Ocean Exploration & Natural Resources

Reading Passage 1: Natural Resources

Reading Passage 2: Ocean Exploration

Reading Passage 3: Ocean Resources

Part 3 - Weather & Solar System

Reading Passage 1: Earth Moon and Sun

Reading Passage 2: Weather Measurement Causes and Changes

Reading Passage 3: Classification of the Sun and Other Stars

Reading Passage 4: Inner and Outer Solar System

BONUS: In the bonus section of this product you will find direct links to the Google Files in case you have issues with the TpT system.

Also includes Easel activity:

There are self grading MCQS and self grading drag and drop activities throughout. Other questions will include fillable boxes for the student to input answers, however, these will need to be checked by the teacher.

Related supplementary questions can be found here.

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