Reading About Olympus Mons

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they build nonfiction reading comprehension, scientific literacy, and planetary science knowledge through an informational passage about Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system. Learners analyze location, height, eruption style, comparative size, and scientific importance while using text evidence to answer structured comprehension questions.

Academic Focus

• Reading Informational Text (Grades 4-6) – Strengthen comprehension skills through close reading of a science-based passage.
• Planetary Volcanology – Explore key facts about Olympus Mons and how it compares to volcanoes on Earth.
• Understanding Volcanic Features – Identify how size, eruption style, and planetary conditions shape volcanic formations.
• Evidence-Based Reasoning – Use details from the text to support written responses and explanations.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Content – Designed by educators to align with upper elementary Earth and space science standards.
• Comprehension Questions Included – Five targeted questions guide students to focus on essential information.
• Reflection Component – Encourages imaginative reasoning about the challenges and opportunities of planetary exploration.
• Flexible Use – Suitable for classwork, homework, science centers, assessments, or enrichment activities.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen reading comprehension, scientific vocabulary, and understanding of volcanic features beyond Earth. By combining informational text with thoughtful questions and reflection, learners practice extracting key details, applying evidence, and thinking critically about planetary exploration. Ideal for classroom and homeschool use, this no-prep resource supports deeper learning through science-based reading and analytical reasoning.

This worksheet is part of our Volcanoes Worksheets Collection.