Help students develop their reading comprehension skills and scientific understanding with this global warming reading comprehension worksheet. Science literacy and reading comprehension is very important to include into our science curriculum in order to ensure our students become globally aware citizens. To be able to read science articles on diverse topics, and draw meaning and understanding from them is an essential skill that students should develop throughout their schooling years. This skill will have a significant impact on students ability to be globally aware citizens.

This global warming reading comprehension worksheet contains an informational text about greenhouse gases and explains their impact on global warming and the climate change crisis. It also includes information on how human activities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and the greenhouse effect. Following the global warming reading comprehension passage, students will answer a series of text-based comprehension questions as well as some more critical thinking short-answer questions.

Why use the global warming reading comprehension worksheet?

• It is low prep! Just print and go.
• It is differentiated. It comes with three different levels of reading passage and questions.
• It is perfect to have on hand for when you have to leave an emergency sub lesson.
• Can be used in a wide range of teaching environments including the traditional classroom, distance learning, online learning, homework or for sub lessons.
• Can be used for a wide range of subjects including earth day, earth sciences, general science, geography, etc
• Teacher answer key is included.

This reading comprehension passage is designed for middle school students and high school students as it come with 3 differentiation options.

Format: printable pdf file.

Understanding greenhouse gases and global warming is crucial for students for several reasons:

1. Environmental Awareness: Learning about these topics fosters environmental awareness and a sense of responsibility for the planet. Students can understand the impact of their actions and human activity (such as the burning of fossil fuels) on the environment and make informed decisions.
2. Critical Thinking: Studying greenhouse gases and global warming encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students can analyze complex environmental issues, evaluate evidence, and propose solutions.
3. Future Preparedness: Global environmental change is a pressing issue with significant implications for the future of the earth's climate. By understanding the causes and effects of climate change, students can be better prepared to adapt to and mitigate its impacts for future generations.
4. Informed Citizenship: Knowledge of greenhouse gases and global climate change empowers students to become informed citizens who can participate in discussions and decision-making processes related to climate change.
5. Career Opportunities: A strong understanding of these topics and the human impact on the earth's temperature can open up career opportunities in fields such as environmental science, renewable energy, and climate policy.
6. Personal Impact: Students can learn about ways to take effective action to reduce their own carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future to curb the effects of global warming such as rising sea levels. Carbon emissions and air pollution is an issue for all individuals.

Developing student skills in reading comprehension is the job of every teacher. Using science articles for reading comprehension is the perfect reinforcement of these skills while helping students develop in their scientific knowledge and understanding.