Space: vocabulary

12 space words with child-friendly clues and example sentences. Works in every word game.

12 words · Science · Grade 4, 5

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WordMeaningExample
sunThe star that gives us light.The sun is hot.
moonWe see it at night.The moon is full tonight.
starIt shines at night.Look at the stars.
planetEarth and Mars are these.Mars is a red planet.
EarthThe planet we live on.We live on Earth.
rocketIt flies into space.The rocket goes up.
astronautA person who travels into space.The astronaut is on the moon.
alienA creature from another planet.The alien is green.
cometA ball of ice with a long tail.I saw a comet.
telescopeYou look at stars with it.I use a telescope.
galaxyMillions of stars together.We live in a galaxy.
satelliteIt goes around the Earth.The satellite sends pictures.

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