Get to know Ingenhousz and Thompson, two physicists responsible for discovering conductors and insulators, with our Fabulous Physicists Reading Comprehension Worksheet Pack.
Spark Curiosity With the Fabulous Physicists Reading Comprehension Pack
This Fabulous Physicists Reading Comprehension Pack helps students build science literacy while exploring how scientific discoveries shape our everyday lives. In this Reading Comprehension Pack, learners read informational text about historical investigations into heat transfer, conductors, and insulators, then apply their understanding through comprehension and vocabulary activities.
This Fabulous Physicists Reading Comprehension Pack supports critical thinking by having students analyse scientific evidence, interpret informational text, and make connections between scientific discoveries and real-world applications.
Introducing Jan Ingenhousz and Benjamin Thompson
Take a closer look at the discoveries behind heat transfer with Introducing Jan Ingenhousz and Benjamin Thompson. Students read an engaging informational passage that explores the experiments and findings of Jan Ingenhousz and Count Rumford while practising key science literacy skills.
Included in this download:
- Informational reading passage about heat transfer and historical physicists
- Comprehension Test
- Scientific vocabulary cloze activity
- Complete answer key
Download This Conductors and Insulators Reading Passage
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This resource was created by Emma Eager, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.
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