One Creative Way to Learn Astronomy Vocabulary

Teaching vocabulary can be a mundane activity. Yet, we KNOW just how important content area vocabulary is to learning complex content. You and your students are sure to enjoy this activity for learning astronomy vocabulary. 

HOW WILL STUDENTS LEARN ASTRONOMY VOCABULARY?

With this activity, students work together to figure out the space-themed brand names of popular brands. In doing so, students learn and practice their astronomy vocabulary. To begin your lesson, you might wish to pre-teach challenging words or less familiar terms. You can use this worksheet/activity for practice after. 

WHAT TERMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE RESOURCE?

The following terms are included:

• eclipse
• comet
• Mars
• Sirius
• Orion
• galaxy
• satellite
• Venus
• orbit
• astro
• Milky Way
• stars

HOW TEACHERS CAN USE THIS ACTIVITY:

This is a fun hook to introduce your space unit or to reinforce space vocabulary. Students work together to figure out the brand names of popular items. In doing so, they learn words such as comet, eclipse, and satellite. It can be used as a fun game, a worksheet or even homework. Included are both print and digital formats as well as an answer key.

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