Nature’s Power

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 to strengthen understanding of physical geography and Earth systems through an engaging informational passage about North America’s powerful natural features. Learners read about volcanoes, glaciers, deserts, and forests and how these forces shape landscapes, then apply reading comprehension, comparison, and science vocabulary skills to demonstrate understanding of natural processes and landforms.

Learning Goals

• Physical Geography (Grades 4-6): Identify major natural features across North America, including volcanoes, glaciers, deserts, and forests.
• Earth Systems & Processes: Understand how volcanic activity and glacial movement shape landforms over time.
• Environmental Diversity: Compare how different environments contribute to the continent’s varied landscapes.
• Science Vocabulary: Build understanding of key terms related to Earth science and physical geography.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to align with upper elementary science, social studies, and ELA standards.
• Vivid Informational Text: Uses clear descriptions to help students visualize natural processes.
• Comprehension & Comparison Focus: Encourages students to connect processes with resulting landforms.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for geography units, science lessons, homework, assessments, or guided reading.

This printable worksheet helps students develop a deeper appreciation for the natural forces that shape North America. By reading about glaciers, volcanoes, deserts, and forests, learners strengthen informational comprehension, scientific vocabulary, and geographic reasoning. It’s a meaningful, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool learning, supporting clear connections between Earth’s processes and the landscapes students study.