Space: Satellites Word Wall Vocabulary and Reading Passage

How are satellites launched into space? What do they do? What kind of satellites are there? Who launched the first one?

Your student will be able to answer these questions and more with this mini unit.

This resource contains:

• Reading passage about satellites
• Questions regarding reading passage
• Space satellites vocabulary
• 33 medium sized vocabulary words for word wall (3 in 1 page)
• answer key

With this resource students will understand more about satellites, how they function and propel themselves in space.

Students will learn about low earth obit (LEO) satellites, medium earth orbit (MEO) satellites, and geostationary (GEO) satellites.

This unit is best suited for 5th grade onwards or for any curious mind that wants to know what floats above.

Works for substitute days, mini lessons about space, independent work packet, and more.

Enjoy!