Black Hole Comprehension

Students read an introductory nonfiction passage explaining what black holes are, how they form, and why they cannot be seen directly. The text introduces concepts like singularity, event horizon, and accretion disks while emphasizing how scientists detect black holes through indirect observation. After reading, learners answer comprehension questions covering causes, definitions, and locations of different types of black holes. This activity strengthens scientific literacy and understanding of astronomy vocabulary.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Earth and Space Science: Stellar Evolution and Black Hole Formation

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text: Identify Main Ideas and Key Details

English Language Arts – Vocabulary: Scientific Terminology in Context

Science Literacy – Understand Astronomical Processes

This worksheet is part of our Black Holes collection.