Meteors, Meteoroids, Meteorites

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to educate students about the differences between meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites. It features a series of statements for students to read, followed by options to circle the correct term that applies to the given description. Additionally, there are true or false questions that further assess the students’ understanding of the concepts. The worksheet encourages students to engage with specific definitions and characteristics that distinguish these three related, but distinct, types of space phenomena.

The educational aim of this worksheet is to clarify the often-confused terms related to small celestial bodies that interact with Earth’s atmosphere. By presenting statements that describe a streak of light in the sky, something that lands on Earth, or what is commonly known as a “shooting star,” students learn to identify correct terms. The true or false section reinforces their knowledge by challenging preconceptions, such as whether meteors are actually stars or the origins of meteoroids. Overall, this worksheet is an interactive tool to solidify the students’ understanding of small bodies in our solar system and their interaction with our planet.