Reaching for the Moon
Rare Treasure
Twins in Space
Spelling Words
Social Studies Vocabulary
100

Buzz Aldrin helped plant this symbol on the moon to show America’s success.

What is the American flag?

100

As a child, Mary Anning collected these along the cliffs of England.

What are fossils?

100

Scott Kelly and this person are identical twins who both became astronauts.

Who is Mark Kelly?

100

To give something (like time, effort, or money) to help a group or project.

Contribute 

100

The wording on a map that tells what each symbol on the map stands for

What is a legend?

200

These two astronauts walked on the moon together during Apollo 11.

Who are Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin?

200

Mary Anning’s story shows that you don’t have to be rich or famous to make these.

What are important discoveries?

200

Before going into space, Scott Kelly had to study hard and practice this important skill.

What is flying (or being a pilot)?

200

To work together with others to reach the same goal.

Cooperate 

200

A level area higher than the surrounding land

What is a plateau?

300

In 1969, Buzz Aldrin became the second man to do this on the Apollo 11 mission.

What is walk on the moon?

300

Mary Anning had little of this, but she taught herself by reading and observing.

What is education (or schooling)?

300

Scott Kelly spent almost one year in this place orbiting Earth.

What is the International Space Station (ISS)?

300

To hand out or share something with other people.

Distribute 

300

Water that is located below the surface

Groundwater

400

Buzz Aldrin studied this subject at West Point before becoming an astronaut.

What is engineering?

400

Even though she was not fully respected during her lifetime, scientists now honor her as a pioneer in this field.

What is paleontology?

400

Scientists studied Scott in space and his twin brother on Earth to learn about this.

What is how space affects the human body?

400

To teach or give knowledge to someone.

Educate 

400

A natural resource that is available in limited supply. It cannot be replaced or renewed. 

What is a nonrenewable resource? 

500

He grew up wanting to fly just like his father, who was a pilot

Who is Buzz Aldrin?

500

Mary Anning’s most famous discovery was the first complete skeleton of this sea creature.

What is an ichthyosaur?

500

Scott Kelly’s story shows that even kids who struggle in school can still reach these big goals.

What are their dreams (or becoming an astronaut)?

500

To join in or take part in an activity.

Participate 

500

To limit the use of something in order to protect from waste or overuse. 

What is conserve? 

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