Earth’s Layers Reading Passages & Questions Worksheet Science Grades 3-5

each your students about the amazing layers of Earth with this 5-passage reading comprehension resource! Perfect for grades 3–5, this informational text set helps students practice reading skills while learning about the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
Each passage comes with 5 comprehension questions, for a total of 25 questions. Students will learn key science concepts, strengthen reading comprehension, and explore how scientists study Earth’s layers.
This resource includes:
5 Engaging Reading Passages :

What Are Earth’s Layers?
The Crust – Where We Live
The Mantle – A Moving Layer
The Core – Earth’s Hot Center
How Do We Know About Earth’s Layers?
25 Comprehension Questions (5 for each passage)