Grade Level 8 Astronomy BINGO!
Astronomy, Moon Phases & Eclipses, Ocean Tides, and Seasons

DIRECTIONS

From the following list of astronomy-related terms, randomly select twenty-four (24) words. Using an ink pen, write one word in each blank space on your Astronomy BINGO! card. DO NOT use the same word more than once!

  1. Astronomy
  2. Axis
  3. Inclination (or Tilt)
  4. Rotation
  5. Revolution
  6. Star
  7. Sun
  8. Planet(s)
  9. Earth
  10. Moon
  1. Terminator
  2. Phases of the Moon
  3. New Moon
  4. Waxing Crescent
  5. First Quarter
  6. Waxing Gibbous
  7. Full Moon
  8. Waning Gibbous
  9. Last Quarter
  10. Waning Crescent
  1. Waxing
  2. Waning
  3. Month
  4. Solar Eclipse
  5. Lunar Eclipse
  6. Total Eclipse
  7. Partial Eclipse
  8. Umbra
  9. Penumbra
  1. Ocean Tides
  2. Barycenter
  3. High Tide
  4. Low Tide
  5. Tidal Range
  6. Spring Tide
  7. Neap Tide
  8. Seasons
  9. Equinox
  10. Solstice

RULES OF THE GAME

From the preceding list of terms, word definitions will be read aloud (and/or visual clues will be provided). If the correct word is written on your BINGO card, then cross out that word. When you have crossed out five (5) words across, down, or diagonally, say "Astronomy BINGO!" (or "Astro-BINGO!"). Your answers will be checked. If all five (5) of your answers are correct, then you win a prize! If any of your five (5) answers in the winning row or column are incorrect, then you are disqualified and the game continues until there is a legitimate winner.

Astronomy BINGO! Card
Astronomy BINGO! Card
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