Physical Science Readers and Passages

This passage addresses NGSS K-PS2-2 through a simple engineering investigation with marbles. Student...

This passage introduces kindergarteners to the basics of motion and forces, aligned with NGSS Standa...

This passage focuses on helping kindergarten students understand the differences between rolling and...

This reading passage introduces children to the concept of how sunlight affects Earth’s surfaces. Us...

This passage explores NGSS K-PS3-1 through familiar playground experiences. Students observe how sun...

This passage addresses NGSS K-PS3-2 through a practical experiment with sun shelters. Students learn...

This passage supports NGSS K-PS3-2 learning by showing how simple structures can protect plants from...

This reading passage tells the story of Liam at the beach, exploring how sunlight affects the temper...

In this passage, Alex and Mia use a simple tent to block sunlight and create a cooler place to play....

In this story, Leo and Emma use an umbrella to block the sunlight and stay cool while playing in the...

This passage supports NGSS K-PS2-2 learning by showing how design solutions can solve motion problem...

This passage addresses NGSS K-PS3-1 by comparing temperature differences in materials exposed to sun...