Blend Reading and Science With 2nd & 3rd Grade Reading Passages

Looking for an engaging way to combine reading and science in your classroom? Content-specific Reading Passages are the perfect solution! Integrating cross-curricular reading passages brings science concepts to life while helping students build critical reading skills. Whether introducing new material or reinforcing concepts, reading passages offer a seamless way to blend literacy and science, making learning more meaningful and exciting for your students.

Printable Properties of Matter Reading Comprehension Worksheets for 2nd/3rd Grade

This set of Printable Reading Comprehension Worksheets is perfect for 2nd graders learning about the properties of matter, including flexibility, texture, shape, temperature, mass and color. The resource features a 2-page reading passage that introduces these key concepts in a simple and engaging way, helping students understand how to describe and classify different materials.

After reading, students can check their understanding with a comprehension test, followed by a cloze vocabulary activity to reinforce important terms.

This versatile resource is excellent for science lessons, reading practice, or even homework! We have included an answer key to make marking quick and easy.

Download and Print Your Matter Worksheets for 2nd/3rd Grade.

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. Make your copies, pass them out to your students, and you’re ready to begin!

This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher in Indiana and Teach Starter collaborator.

More Printables for Teaching 2nd & 3rd Grade Matter Lessons

Don’t stop there! Make sure you grab these handy printable resources to make writing your 2nd grade matter lesson plans a breeze!

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Describing Matter – Word Wall (Illustrated)

Help your students learn to describe matter using physical properties with an illustrated matter word wall.

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Properties of Matter Graphic Organizer Pack

Use printable graphic organizers to help your students record what they have learned about the different properties of matter.

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2nd Grade - Properties of Matter Investigation

Investigate properties of matter, including temperature, state, flexibility and texture, with a hands-on Matter Activity for 2nd Grade.