Role of Small Solar System Bodies

Students read an advanced nonfiction passage explaining how asteroids, comets, and meteoroids shape planetary science. The text discusses their composition, origins, and influence on theories of life’s beginnings, including NASA research missions. Learners answer comprehension questions that promote higher-order thinking and application of scientific understanding. This worksheet builds cross-curricular literacy by connecting reading comprehension to astronomy and planetary science.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Earth and Space Science: Planetary Systems and Small-Body Dynamics

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text: Analyze Complex Scientific Texts

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking: Synthesize Information Across Paragraphs

Science Literacy – Evaluate the Role of Space Objects in Earth’s Development

This worksheet is part of our Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors collection.