Inspire your students with five incredible Women in STEM who changed the world! This reading comprehension pack features Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, Rosalind Franklin, Mae Jemison, and Ada Lovelace—women whose contributions shaped science, space exploration, and technology.

Designed for 3rd-5th grade, this resource builds reading comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary skills while helping students explore STEM careers.

What’s Included?

✅ 5 nonfiction reading passages with high-interest biographies
✅ 5 essential vocabulary words per passage with definitions
✅ Multiple-choice and short-answer comprehension questions
✅ Two differentiated versions:

• Scholarly Spotlight (On-level version)
• Bright Start (Simplified version for struggling readers)
  ✅ Answer keys for quick grading

Ways to Use This Resource:

• Close reading & annotation exercises
• Women’s History Month, Black History Month, & STEM lessons
• Early finisher work or enrichment activities
• Test prep for nonfiction reading