Research, Citation, & Class Guides: Science Education (PreK-12): Find Articles by Reading Level

Databases for Locating Articles by Reading Level

In Explora databases (from Badgerlink) use the Advanced Search to narrow by Lexile level.

Explora Educator's Edition
Highlights content relevant to K-12 teachers, including information on state curriculum standards and easy access to lesson plans from ERIC and other resources..
Explora for Elementary Schools
EBSCO's Explora for elementary school students and educators.
Explora for Middle & High Schools
EBSCO's Explora for middle and high school students and educators.
BadgerLink
Find more preK-12 appropriate educational databases and resources, available to all Wisconsin residents through the WI Dept. of Public Instruction.
BadgerLink is a program supported and funded through the Department of Public Instruction - Division of Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. Its goal is to provide increased access to information for Wisconsin residents in cooperation with the state's library community.

Newsela
Using the free Newsela Lite version, you get complete access to 4 staff-picked articles for 1 month each. View each article in multiple reading levels, along with quizzes.

Science Reference Source
Full-text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other science-oriented content. Can also use their browseable interface here.
Topics include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology, and wildlife.