Science Reading Comprehension on Objects in the Sky (Fillable PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Science, Earth Sciences, Space
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Science Reading Comprehension on Objects in the Sky
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Genre: Nonfiction
Subject: Science (Earth and Space Science)
Primary Topic: Objects in the sky and the sun
Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): P
What This Teaches Best
It introduces the universe as a very large space containing many objects in the sky.
It teaches relationships among stars, planets, moons, asteroids, solar systems, and galaxies.
It explains that objects can seem to move at different speeds depending on distance.
It builds understanding of orbit and scale by comparing distances to the moon and sun.
It teaches key facts about the sun, including its heat and light, composition, age, and connection to planetary temperature.
Learning Goals
Students will identify several kinds of objects that can be seen in the sky.
Students will explain the meanings of universe, solar system, galaxy, and orbit.
Students will describe how distance affects how fast an object appears to move.
Students will explain how the sun helps keep Earth warm.
Students will describe how a planet’s distance from the sun relates to its temperature.
Part 3 - Objects in the Sky
Reading Passage 1: Objects in the Sky
Reading Passage 2: The Sun
FILLABLE PDF VERSION
Worksheet-style pages, but with type-in answer boxes so students can complete and save their work digitally.
Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog.
FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE
Grade 3/4 Links:
Physical Science Part 1 - Properties of Objects and Materials
Physical Science Part 2 - Position and Motion of Objects
Physical Science Part 3 - Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism
Life Science Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms
Life Science Part 2 - Life Cycles of Organisms
Life Science Part 3 - Organisms and Environments
Earth Science Part 1 - Properties of Earth Materials
Earth Science Part 2 - Changes in the Earth and Sky
Earth Science Part 3 - Objects in the Sky
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