The Universe

Sixth GradeUnit 2 Week 1 Tyanna Bischoff, Hawthorne

Words to Knowastronomers

collapse

collide

compactgalaxy

particles

to strike violently together

collideastronomerscollapsecollide

compactgalaxy

particles

Experts in the science that deals with the Sun, Moon,

planets, stars, and galaxies

astronomersastronomerscollapsecollide

compactgalaxy

particles

to cave incollapseastronomers

collapsecollide

compactgalaxy

particles

A group of billions of stars

forming one system

galaxyastronomerscollapsecollide

compactgalaxy

particles

firmly packed together

compactastronomerscollapsecollide

compactgalaxy

particles

Extremely small units of

matter

particlesastronomerscollapsecollide

compactgalaxy

particles

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

The dust particles grew closer together.

collectionsunits

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

Earth and Saturn are in the same galaxy.

systemplanet

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

It is possible for stars to collapse into a black hole.

fallcave in

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

Astronomers gaze into space and look for answers.

doctorsscientists

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

My mom bought a new compact car last night.

largesmall

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