Journey Through the Debris

In this interactive worksheet, students complete a vocabulary-matching exercise based on a fictional astronaut’s space journal. The mission log features terms like asteroid, comet, meteoroid, and Kuiper Belt, and learners must match each bolded word to its correct scientific definition. The activity combines imaginative context with accurate space science vocabulary, enhancing both engagement and retention.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Vocabulary: Domain-Specific Word Meanings

Science – Earth and Space Science: Identify Space Object Terminology

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension: Context Clues in Informational Text

English Language Arts – Scientific Literacy: Apply Terminology in Context

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