Science and Society in the Age of Technology – Grade 9 Nonfiction Reading Passages & Worksheets
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Science and Society in the Age of Technology – Grade 9 Nonfiction Reading Passages & Worksheets

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Description

Explore the real-world impact of technology on society, ethics, and education.
This Grade 9 nonfiction reading comprehension bundle invites students to analyze current scientific issues—ranging from artificial intelligence and gene editing to digital surveillance and climate technology. Designed for critical thinking and aligned with Common Core standards, these engaging worksheets help prepare students for the ethical and technological questions of the modern world.

🔍 Key Features

  • 10 original nonfiction reading passages (250–270 words each)

  • 100% informational texts (no fictional scenarios)

  • 3 Common Core-aligned multiple choice questions per worksheet

  • 2 open-ended written response questions

  • Creative extension activities for deeper exploration

  • Full-color, nonfiction-style 3:5 illustrations for visual support

  • Answer keys with explanations and CCSS codes

  • Ready to print or use digitally – no prep required

Standards-Aligned With:

  • CCSS RI.9–10.1 (Citing textual evidence)

  • CCSS RI.9–10.2 (Determining central ideas)

  • CCSS RI.9–10.3 (Analyzing development of ideas)

📚 What’s Included?

This resource includes 10 complete worksheets with:

  • 1 nonfiction passage per worksheet

  • 3 multiple choice comprehension questions

  • 2 written response prompts

  • 1 set of extension activities

  • 1 nonfiction-style illustration (PNG, no text)

  • Answer key for every worksheet

💡 Topics Covered (with brief descriptions):

  1. The AI Interviewer
    Explores how artificial intelligence is used in job hiring—and the concerns about fairness and bias.

  2. Tracking Every Step
    Discusses wearable fitness devices and their effects on motivation and mental health.

  3. Digital Clones
    Investigates AI-generated avatars and the ethical implications of replicating human identity.

  4. The Filter Effect
    Analyzes how social media filters distort self-perception and promote unrealistic beauty standards.

  5. Genetic Edits, Ethical Limits
    Reviews gene editing and the debate over “designer babies” and genetic fairness.

  6. Earth Under Pressure
    Evaluates climate technologies and whether they solve environmental problems or just market sustainability.

  7. Drone Overhead
    Looks at government use of drones for public safety and the resulting privacy concerns.

  8. Tech and Mental Health
    Considers mental health apps—how they help, what they risk, and how they handle user data.

  9. Virtual School, Real Problems
    Examines the rise of online learning and the challenges related to equity and student engagement.

  10. Human vs Machine: The Future of Work
    Looks at how automation is reshaping the job market—and how humans can adapt.

✅ How It Works

  1. Students read a short, high-interest nonfiction passage

  2. Answer 3 thoughtfully written multiple choice questions

  3. Complete 2 text-based written response questions

  4. Engage with 1 or more creative extension activities

  5. Teachers use the provided answer key for quick review or guided discussion

🎓 Why Students Will Benefit

  • Improves reading comprehension using real-world content

  • Develops critical thinking and evidence-based writing

  • Encourages meaningful conversations around ethics, science, and innovation

  • Supports 21st-century learning and media literacy

👩‍🏫 Why Teachers Will Love It

  • No prep needed – ready to use

  • Integrates seamlessly into ELA, science, or social studies

  • Great for independent work, small groups, enrichment, or homework

  • Promotes cross-curricular engagement and SEL connections

  • Includes CCSS alignment for easy curriculum mapping

📌 Perfect For:

  • Grade 9 ELA

  • Science and Society units

  • Digital Citizenship lessons

  • Critical thinking warm-ups

  • Sub plans or homework

📎 File Format

  • PDF worksheets

  • PNG illustrations (3:5 ratio, no text)

  • Printable or digital use

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