Fill-In Exercise

Students complete sentences about stars and constellations using words from a provided word bank, reinforcing vocabulary such as constellation, light-years, Sirius, and Zodiac. Each statement highlights key scientific and cultural facts about navigation, measurement, and mythological significance. A final challenge question invites written reflection on historical reliance on the stars for travel. The activity integrates literacy with astronomy, strengthening comprehension, vocabulary, and reasoning. Learners gain confidence in using scientific terms in context while connecting facts to real-world applications.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Characteristics and Organization of Stars

Reading – Using Context Clues to Complete Informational Text

Science Literacy – Vocabulary Development in Astronomy

Critical Thinking – Applying Scientific Knowledge to History

This worksheet is part of our Stars and Constellations collection.