Black Hole Formation

In this worksheet, students explore the sequential process that leads to the birth of a black hole through a cause-and-effect activity. Learners are given a scrambled list of cosmic events-such as stellar collapse, supernova explosions, and gravitational effects-and must organize them in the correct chronological order. After sequencing, they identify whether each event functions as a cause or an effect, reinforcing comprehension of scientific relationships. This exercise supports logical reasoning, reading comprehension of scientific text, and understanding of astrophysical processes. By connecting causes and effects, students gain insight into the life cycle of massive stars and the transformation into black holes.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Structure and Life Cycle of Stars

Science – Understanding Cause and Effect in Natural Processes

Reading – Sequencing Events in Informational Text

Critical Thinking – Logical Organization of Scientific Concepts

This worksheet is part of our Black Holes collection.