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Weird News: Scientists Find Many Moons Around Jupiter

Listen to hear about a surprising discovery made by astronomers studying Jupiter.

Vocabulary: astronomers, fragments, collided

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02/06/2023


Listening Comprehension Questions

  • What happened when Jupiter’s large moons collided with one another?
  • How were the fragments of larger moons discovered?

Classroom Discussion Themes

  • How might astronomers feel when they make significant discoveries, and what do you think motivates them to continue their research?