Physical Science Reading Passages Waves, Light, Imaging (FILLABLE PDF)

Waves, Light, Imaging: Physical Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (FILLABLE PDF)

This very engaging and fillable collection of physical science reading passages about Waves, Light, and Imaging is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too!

These worksheets are designed as fillable PDFs, which means students can type their answers directly into the document on any computer or tablet. Each page includes highlighted text fields that show them exactly where to type!

What Is Included?

There are (3) informational passages:

1. How Sound Travels

2. Seeing Color: Reflection, Absorption, Refraction

3. Cameras: From Dark Rooms to Smartphones

Student Tasks for Each Passage:

• 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence

• 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions

• 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts

• 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately

• Full answer key for every section

Available Formats for this Resource

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE

Reading Passage Links:

Astronomy & Space Science

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Bioluminescence & Insects

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Human Body and Senses

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Health & Applied Bioscience

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Waves, Light, & Imaging

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Electricity & Energy

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Motion & Materials

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

Chemistry and Materials Science

• PDF

• Word Docs

• Google Docs

How to Use These PDFs

1. Click on the highlighted area to start typing your answer.

2. Move to the next question by clicking in the next highlighted box.

3. When you are finished, close the document and select SAVE so your answers stay recorded.

4. If you want to keep a blank copy for later, choose Save As and give your completed version a new name.

Product Details

• Length: 14 pages total

• Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review

• Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans

• Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning

Why Teachers Choose This Set

• Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice

• Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines

• Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying

Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.