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Reading Comprehension Passages on Physical and Chemical Properties for Physical Science
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
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Snapshot
Genre: Nonfiction
Subject: Physical Science
Primary Topic: properties, changes, and structure of matter
Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): W
What This Teaches Best
Shows how to measure matter using mass, volume, and density, including formulas, cubic centimeters, milliliters, and a graduated cylinder.
Teaches students to distinguish physical properties from chemical properties using examples such as buoyancy, conductivity, solubility, and flammability.
Explains physical and chemical changes in matter, including melting, boiling, evaporation, condensation, mixtures, solutions, suspensions, and combustion.
Builds foundational chemistry knowledge about atoms, elements, compounds, subatomic particles, and how the periodic table is organized.
Connects chemistry to everyday safety by explaining acids, bases, neutral substances, pH testing, and safe handling of chemicals.
Learning Goals
Students will describe matter as anything that has weight and takes up space.
Students will measure or calculate mass, volume, and density using the units and formulas given in the text.
Students will identify and compare physical properties and chemical properties of matter using examples from the text.
Students will explain the difference between physical changes and chemical changes using evidence from the lesson examples.
Students will identify the parts of an atom and explain how elements and compounds are related.
Students will classify substances as acidic, basic, or neutral and describe why some chemicals must be handled carefully.





