Description
Build science understanding with differentiated reading passages and questions that connect text evidence to scientific ideas.
- Grades: 4
- Format: Printable pages
Learning Objective
Students will obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and that their uses affect the environment.
What's Included
- How to Use This Resource
- Renewable and Non-renewable Energy (780L, 980L)
- Wind Energy (790L, 990L)
- Coal as Energy (770L, 980L)
- Petroleum Energy (790L, 980L)
- Hydropower (770L, 990L)
- Solar Power (760L, 970L)
- Answer key
Ways to Use
Whole-class instruction, small groups, independent practice, or enrichment.
Preparation
Preview the student pages, choose the activities, and print the pages you need.
Standards & Skills
Source-listed alignment: 4-ESS3-1, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.4.9, 4.OA.A.1.





Sherri M. –
I used this passage to reinforce what my students are currently learning in science.
Rosario C. –
We used it for our energy unit. Loved how it had different reading levels.
Mary Catherine K. –
This was great for my 4th graders to use as they researched and created presentations on Renewable and Non-renewable sources of energy!
Lindsay B. –
This was perfect for our science lessons. They went great with our slides and allowed us to extend our lessons.
Julia S. –
I liked that the document came with two reading levels for each natural resource. There is also a page for students to list the advantages and disadvantages of each resource.
Jessica C. –
I’m made I didn’t find these earlier! They are so helpful to make sure that I am covering all of my standards, but also double dipping in reading.
Shanita Lewis Educator –
This helped my students learn more about renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Patty R. –
A very well put together resources and a great deal for the price. It saved me a ton of time. This was a resource that was the perfect intro to renewable and nonrenewable resources. Highly recommended!
Kelly Whittier –
I loved this resource! The readings were just the right amount of challenge for my fourth graders. I will definitely be using these again next year. Thank you! đŸ™‚
Karen F. –
My students that were struggling worked in groups with this and gained confidence to work independently.
Dallas L. –
This resource was very helpful when teaching renewable and nonrewable resources to my students.
Tina S. –
This resource was perfect for supplementing our energy unit. I love the differentiated passages and question sets. They are well done and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
Bailey’s Busy Bees –
This is a great resource for nonfiction text set on renewable and nonrenewable resources. I love that there are differentiated versions of each passage.
Norma R. –
My students enjoyed the activities in this resource. Thank you!