Science Reading Passages on Changes in the Earth and Sky Fillable PDF
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Science Reading Passages on Changes in the Earth and Sky
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Genre: Nonfiction
Subject: Science (Earth Science / Space Science)
Primary Topic: Earth changes, weather, and motion in space
Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): R
What This Teaches Best
It helps students compare slow Earth changes such as weathering and erosion with fast changes such as volcanoes, landslides, and earthquakes.
It explains cause and effect in Earth systems, including how magma forms volcanoes and how faults can lead to earthquakes.
It teaches key weather concepts such as air pressure, wind, humidity, air masses, and fronts.
It introduces scientific tools and measurements by showing how thermometers, barometers, hygrometers, and seismographs are used.
It builds understanding of motion in space through rotation, orbit, period, distance, and the scale of the solar system.
Learning Goals
Students will compare slow changes and fast changes to Earth’s surface.
Students will explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and landslides can change Earth quickly.
Students will describe how differences in air temperature and air pressure affect weather.
Students will identify the tools used to measure temperature, air pressure, humidity, and movement in Earth’s crust.
Students will explain the difference between Earth’s rotation and Earth’s orbit.
Students will use text information to describe the size and motion of the solar system.
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
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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