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This 30-clue crossword introduces Galileo and astronomy vocabulary for elementary students. Clues span scientific concepts like orbit, phase, and telescope; celestial objects including sun, stars, and moon; and vocabulary related to discovery, curiosity, and observation. Use it for a science unit on Galileo, astronomy review, or classroom vocabulary practice in Grades 4–6.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Astronomy
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated December 2025

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