2026 Nobel Prizes Science Reading Passages + Google Forms - Bio, Chem, Physics

The Science Behind the 2026 Nobel Prizes nonfiction reading passages — Response Resources

Five original nonfiction reading passages on the science behind the 2026 Nobel Prizes in physiology or medicine, physics, and chemistry, plus how the laureates are chosen. Written for high school science classes ahead of the December 10 award ceremony. Each passage has eight questions, and a full answer key is included. Print the passages, or assign them in Google Forms.

  • 5 original nonfiction passages, each on its own page

  • 8 comprehension questions per passage (40 total): recall, main idea, vocabulary in context, cite-evidence, and inference

  • Combined answer key + a standards page

  • Hand out the reading first, then the questions (or print two-sided)

  • PDF, US Letter, low-ink, two-sided printable; Grades 9-12

Preview page of The Science Behind the 2026 Nobel Prizes reading passages

A print-first nonfiction reading resource from Response Resources.

Pairs perfectly with our High School Science Complete Bundle.