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ScienceAges 10–12English

Space detectives

Use six astronomy terms in context. Ask learners to explain each term after finding its match.

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PLANET
A large, nearly round world that orbits a star.
STAR
A glowing ball of gas, like our Sun.
COMET
An icy object that can form a tail near the Sun.
ORBIT
The path an object follows around another object.
EARTH
The planet we live on.
ROCKET
A vehicle that uses thrust to travel into space.