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5th-Grade-SP-Nov
November Spelling Activities for 5th Grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| geometry | The branch of math that studies shapes, sizes, and the properties of space. |
| polygon | A flat, closed shape made of straight line segments. |
| triangle | A polygon with three sides and three angles. |
| rectangle | A polygon with four sides and four right angles. |
| square | A rectangle with all four sides the same length. |
| pentagon | A polygon with five sides and five angles. |
| hexagon | A polygon with six sides and six angles. |
| octagon | A polygon with eight sides and eight angles. |
| angle | The space between two lines or rays that meet at a point, measured in degrees. |
| vertex | The point where two or more lines, rays, or edges meet. |
| astronomy | The science that studies the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other objects in space. |
| planet | A large round object that orbits a star, such as Earth orbiting the Sun. |
| orbit | The curved path an object follows as it moves around another object in space. |
| rotation | The spinning of an object around its own axis. |
| revolution | The movement of one object around another, such as Earth moving around the Sun. |
| axis | An imaginary line through the center of an object around which it rotates. |
| equator | An imaginary line around the middle of Earth that is equal distance from the poles. |
| hemisphere | Half of a sphere; often used to describe half of Earth (Northern or Southern). |
| eclipse | When one object in space moves into the shadow of another object. |
| constellation | A group of stars that forms a pattern and is given a name. |
| telescope | A tool that makes faraway objects in space look closer and clearer. |
| colony | A group of people who settle in a new place but are still connected to their home country. |
| observatory | A building or place with special equipment for watching the sky and stars. |
| independence | Freedom from being controlled by another person or country. |
| satellite | An object that orbits a planet; it can be natural (like the Moon) or man-made. |
| constitution | A written plan of government that describes laws and rights. |
| meteor | A small piece of rock or metal from space that burns up as it enters Earth’s atmosphere. |
| government | The group of people and systems that make and enforce laws for a country or community. |
| asteroid | A small rocky object that orbits the Sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter. |
| democracy | A form of government in which people vote to choose their leaders and laws. |
| comet | A small icy object that orbits the Sun and often has a glowing tail. |
| citizen | A person who legally belongs to a country and has rights and responsibilities there. |
| galaxy | A huge system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity, like the Milky Way. |
| rights | Freedoms or protections that people are allowed to have by law or agreement. |
| universe | Everything that exists, including all space, matter, energy, planets, and galaxies. |
| responsibility | A duty or job you are expected to do and take care of. |
| nebula | A large cloud of gas and dust in space where new stars can form. |
| amendment | A change or addition made to a law or document, such as a constitution. |
| gravity | The force that pulls objects toward each other, like keeping us on the ground. |
| congress | The group of elected people in the United States who make federal laws. |
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