This grade 4 reading resource invites students to investigate the world of rocks and minerals through clear, engaging reading passages and a variety of question formats. Aligned with the Ontario 2022 Grade 4 Science Curriculum (Earth and Space Systems: Rocks, Minerals, and Soil), it supports reading comprehension while reinforcing key scientific concepts.
Ontario Curriculum Connections
Understand how rocks and minerals differ in appearance, composition, and use.
Explore the processes that form and transform Earth’s materials.
Develop skills in comprehension strategies, classifying, and recording scientific data.
What’s Included
Information pages that explain the types of rocks, the properties of rocks and minerals in student-friendly language
“Fast Facts” reading folder with concise, high-interest summaries
Hands-on activity pages where students record short-answer, long-answers and complete a chart.
Answer Key
Key Features
Simple, direct text broken into short paragraphs to build reading confidence
Highly visual layout: full-color photos of real rock and minerals
How Students Benefit
Strengthens reading comprehension by linking facts to hands-on experience
Appeals to diverse learners—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—through integrated activities
Equip your Grade 4 classroom with a resource that brings science reading and exploration together.
