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The solar system is an amazing and complex network of planets, stars, moons, asteroids, and even mysterious black holes. It doesn't matter if you're ten or fifty, just thinking about the stars and the possibilities fills the mind with wonder.

The solar system proves an abundance of learning opportunities. You can teach about astronomy, physics, or biology. It provides a huge opportunity for hands-on learning activities and science experiments. Watch their young eyes fill with wonder as they contemplate the moon and how the earth was created.

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The right classroom resources help you teach about the solar system. Imagine what a few gorgeous clip art pieces or printables can do to engage your young students. TeacherPlanet.com offers a wealth of teaching resources dedicated to the solar system. Browse the site and you'll find lesson plans, worksheets and activities along with an abundance of resources and fun clip art.

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Browse our collection of solar system worksheets to teach students about space. These resources cover topics including the solar system, planets and the sun. This resource collection includes activity sheets, word searches, booklets and more.

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Solar System Primary Resource

Take a fascinating journey through our solar system….

This Science primary resource introduces children to the solar system. Discover the planets, stars, moons, comets and dwarf planets of our solar system. What’s the largest planet? Why does Uranus spin on its side? Which planet has a moon named Triton? What’s the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

Using our National Geographic Kids’ Space primary resource sheet, pupils will learn fascinating facts about the solar system by taking a journey to the different planets orbiting the Sun.

The teaching resource can be used in study group tasks for learning about space and the solar system; as a printed handout for each pupil to review and annotate; or for display on the interactive whiteboard using the images included in the resource for class discussion.

Activity:  Ask the children to make a solar system display for the classroom. Divide the class into groups, with each group focusing on a different planet. They could create a poster for their planet, including key facts and features (such as its size, distance from the sun, moons etc). Alternatively, groups could make their planets from papier-mâché and other materials to hang from the classroom ceiling.

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This Science primary resource assists with teaching the following Upper Key Stage 2 Science (Year 5) objectives from the National Curriculum :

Pupils should be taught to:  

• describe the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the solar system
• describe the movement of the Moon relative to the Earth
• describe the Sun, Earth and Moon as approximately spherical bodies

Pupils should learn that the Sun is a star at the centre of our solar system and that it has eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune (Pluto was reclassified as a ‘dwarf planet’ in 2006). They should understand that a moon is a celestial body that orbits a planet (Earth has one moon; Jupiter has four large moons and numerous smaller ones).

This Science primary resource assists with teaching the following Sciences Early level objectives from the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence :

I have experienced the wonder of looking at the vastness of the sky, and can recognise the sun, moon and stars and link them to daily patterns of life.

This Science primary resource assists with teaching the following Sciences Second level objectives from the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence :

• By observing and researching features of our solar system, I can use simple models to communicate my understanding of size, scale, time and relative motion within it.

Scottish Curriculum for Excellence Sciences Third level objectives :  

• By using my knowledge of our solar system and the basic needs of living things, I can produce a reasoned argument on the likelihood of life existing elsewhere in the universe.  

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Solar System and Planets Worksheets

Have you ever counted the twinkling stars? Do the changing phases of the Moon fascinate you? Get the little astronomers of grade 1 through grade 5 ready to explore these printable solar system worksheets. Included here are topics such as the heavenly bodies, the eight planets, the space vocabulary, interesting planet facts, definition of each space object, the phases of the moon with engaging exercises and visual aid charts that are sure to spark interest in kids. Begin your journey through space with our free worksheets!

The Solar System Chart

The aesthetically designed solar-system-chart distinctively illustrates the sun, the eight planets, meteors, comets and more. Utilize this chart to familiarize 1st grade kids with the solar system.

Our Heavenly Bodies Chart

This chart pdf contains definitions of eight celestial bodies such as the Sun, the moon, stars, planets to mention a few. Alternatively, flashcards of individual celestial bodies can be made from this chart.

The Solar System Vocabulary Chart

Enrich your vocabulary with words related to the solar system. Included in this printable solar-system-vocabulary-chart for 2nd grade and 3rd grade kids, is a brief description and an illustration of each term.

Identify the Planets

Brainstorm kids of what they have noticed in the sky. Use this worksheet with pictures of the objects found in the sky. Get kids to identify the objects and write which one of them are planets and which are not.

Label the Planets

How about a visit to the planetarium? Follow-up with this label-the-planets worksheet for grade 2 and grade 3 space explorers. Let them identify the planets and write their names in order; using the word bank.

Identify the Eight Planets

This identify the eight planets pdf worksheet for grade 4 and grade 5 helps test the knowledge of kids. Emphasize on the order of the planets; keeping in mind their distance from the Sun.

Name the Planets

This worksheet consists of pictures of the eight planets. The kids are expected to identify the planets and write their names. This worksheet serves best in testing the recognition and spelling skills of kids.

The Planets Facts Sheet

Interesting facts about the eight planets are included in this planets-facts-sheet. Distribute the facts sheet to the kids and encourage them to collect more information on the planets.

Match the fact to the planet

Once familiar with the interesting facts and distinguishing characteristics of the eight planets, employ this printable match the fact to the planet worksheet. The kids read the fact and correlate with the planet.

The Planet Order | Cut and Paste

Snip the planet picture cards and paste them in the correct order in this cut-and-paste activity worksheet. Reaffirm the identification of the planets and their order in the process.

The Eight Planets | Cut and Paste

Reiterate the order of the eight planets and recall their spelling with this cut-and-paste activity pdf worksheet. Cut the word cards and glue them in the correct order to identify the planets.

The Solar System Crossword

Read and comprehend the phrases in the clues and fill in the solar-system-crossword. Develop and enhance vocabulary and spelling of kids in the process.

The Phases of the Moon | Chart

The phases-of-the-moon-diagram depicts the continuous cycle of changes in the illuminated part of the Moon's surface in eight distinct stages. This chart is sure to append to the vocabulary of kids.

Label the Phases of the Moon

This label-the-phases-of-the-moon worksheet encapsulates the eight phases of the Moon. The kids of grade 4 and grade 5 are required to label the phases using words from the word bank.

Complete the sentences

Read the sentences carefully and plug in appropriate words from the word bank to complete them. This pdf worksheet assists kids in recollecting the concepts learnt.

Answer the following

Gauge the learning and comprehension levels of 4th grade and 5th grade kids with this answer-the-following worksheet, featuring a variety of questions like defining, listing and distinguishing.

Subtraction Game

Blend fun and learning with this printable solar-system-themed board game. Roll the dice, subtract and move your counters in accordance with the difference arrived at. Challenge your friends on a mission to Mars!

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Free Solar System Printables Packet for Elementary Students

April 5, 2018 By Angie Kauffman · PRINTABLES TIP: Always go toward the end of a post to find the printable. · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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Free Solar System Printables Packet for Elementary Students Post Preview:  This post contains a free printable learning packet with eight pages of activities themed around our solar system. There are also other ideas for space-themed learning.

I have always loved space. I find it beautiful, scary, and fascinating. It is awe-inspiring. Because of this, it is one of my favorite science topics. In fact, I have told my husband that even though I have no plans to ever get a tattoo, if I did, it would probably have to be space-themed in some way.

Because I love space so much, I have a free solar system printables packet for elementary students for you to download !

Related Reading: Free Star Gazing Scavenger Hunt Printables

This solar system worksheets packet has pages in it that are perfect for kids from kindergarten through fifth grade.  Of course, not every page will be a fit for all of those ages. However, since the packet is free, you won’t feel guilty if you only use part of the learning packet.

The free solar system worksheets packet contains a terms of use page and eight pages of various activities for kids.

Outer Space Count the Syllables

There are ten solar system-themed pictures on this page. Each picture is followed by the numbers 1, 2, 3. Students will say the name of the picture and then circle the correct number of syllables for the word.

The Solar System in Alphabetical Order

There are ten words in the word box on this page to put into alphabetical order. They include items that can be found in our solar system. Terms included in the list are: Saturn, Pluto, Earth, moon, Jupiter, Venus, asteroid, Neptune, Uranus, and rocket.

Beginning Sounds Page

Since space and stars are both words that come to mind when talking about outer space, this is a page for recognizing words as either beginning with sp- or with st-. Students will follow the directions to color the pictures with the color that matches that beginning sound.

Outer Space Story Starter Page and “I Can Write About Space” Page

On this story starter page, there is an area for drawing as well as a writing area that contains the story starter, “One day I blasted off in a rocket and…” There are also pictures to color in at that bottom of the page.

Another page of the packet is similar to the first page, but it does not include a story starter. Students are free to write any kind of space story they wish.

Mini Planet Report Worksheet

This planet report worksheet would be great as a complete project for younger students or as the starter to a project for mid- to later elementary students. The student picks a planet (or has it assigned to them) and then will complete the worksheet accordingly.

There are separate boxes on the worksheet for the name of the planet, a drawing or picture of the planet, two different boxes for planet features, and a fun facts box.

Features of Earth Worksheet Page

On the features of Earth page, there is a small Earth coloring area at the top of the page. In the middle of the page, there are three boxes to fill in with the words can , has , and is .

This means that students will write something that fits for “ Earth can ,” “ Earth has ,” and “ Earth is .” For example, a student might write “sustain life” under the “can” column. You can decide how many features students will write in each box.

At the bottom of the page, students are asked to write to write two sentences about Earth based on their columns. From the example above, a younger student might write that “Earth can sustain life” while an older student might write that “Earth can sustain life, such as humans, animals, and plants.”

Compare and Contrast Planets

There are pictures of Earth and Saturn on this page with a Venn Diagram. Students will record ways that Earth and Saturn are the same and ways they are different.

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Solar System Worksheets – Great Printables for Kids!

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Blast off into space with these amazing space printables. Kids will have a great time working on their literacy, numeracy and handwriting skills with these Solar System  Worksheets.

SOLAR SYSTEM WORKSHEETS

Space is a theme that appeals to all ages as it provides children with lots of room for imagination.  Focusing on the solar system; the eight planets, the moon, asteroids, constellations, and the sun, your children will have fun with these real photo image posters and space printables.

If you stop and ask your child about space, more than likely their eyes light up. There’s just something mysterious about learning about space that your kids love and adore.

And why not? It’s a super simple way to encourage their love of learning. These solar system sheets are a great way to help them understand even more about learning.

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This Solar System Printable pack contains over 150 pages of fun and learning.

The activities included in this 150+ page printable pack are:

• Cards  containing real-life photos the planets, constellations, asteroids and more
• Posters  which include the Milky Way, Solar System, Sun, Moon, all the planets, phases of the moon, constellations, dwarf planets, terrestrial planets, gas giants, asteroid belt and astronaut
• Planets can, have, are.
• Solar System – what I know, what I think about, what I learned.
• Parts of an Astronaut – a poster and a cut and paste activity
• Phases of the Moon – a poster and a variety of different cut and paste activities
• Moon Cycle – A calendar to complete as you see the moon each night
• Facts about the Moon – What they have learned about the moon
• Facts about the Sun– What they have learned about the sun.
• Sun and Moon – Venn diagram
• Planets and Dwarf Planets – Venn diagram
• Letter to an Astronaut – Write a letter to an Astronaut
• Planet or Constellation – Cut and Paste Activity
• Create a Constellation – Create and describe your new constellation

Create your own edible Solar System with this great recipe or this fun Galaxy Shirt.

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How to use these Solar System Worksheets

If your child loves to learn about space and the solar system, finding ways to incorporate these Solar System Worksheets into their lives might not be too hard.

But just in case you need a few ideas on how to use them, consider some of these as well:

• Pack them up and use them for traveling time in the car
• Have a day dedicated to learning all about space and the solar system
• Use these solar system worksheets to supplement this area of study in your child

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Here comes the sun with a big smile, and it’s not alone! The 8 planets revolving around it also show their faces on these free Solar System worksheets!

This set offers both a reference sheet, available in color or in black and white, and an activity sheet. The large sun appears at the bottom of the page. Above it, all 8 planets are arranged according to their position, Mercury being the closest and Neptune the farthest. Moreover, dotted lines represent their orbit. Of course, the illustration does not respect the scales of sizes and distances (it is difficult to do so on a small piece of paper!). However, this is a perfect document to show the main characteristics of each planet . For instance, kids can appreciate colors, relative sizes and if the planets have ring systems, such as Saturn or Uranus. On the activity sheet, children can write the name of each planet inside boxes.

These free Solar System worksheets are ideal to teach primary school students, especially second and third graders, how the Earth and the other 7 planets orbit around our star, the Sun.

Includes 2 design options (2 pages) for printing: color and black and white (ink-saver alternative with minimum background).

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Solar System Worksheets

Kids love learning about planets, the moon and the stars. They find it fascinating to learn about space. Hence, introduce the little minds to the solar system and help them practice solar system worksheets for effective learning outcomes. Practicing these printable solar system worksheets allows the children to understand and remember the aspects of the solar system. These science worksheets help them recognize and understand the types of planets found in the solar system. 

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• Types of Solar System Worksheets for Kids

What is the Solar System?

Benefits of solar system worksheets for kids, frequently asked questions on solar system worksheets.

Parents and teachers can introduce the little learners to solar system worksheets pdf and ask them to recognize all the planets. By doing this, kids find it easy to learn the facts about the solar system. In addition, provide the children with the solar system worksheets with creative and innovative exercises for them to practice. Also, develop ideas to conduct solar system project for kids for effective learning experience. 

Teaching kids about the solar system plays a vital role in improving their academics. Parents and teachers can introduce them to STEM activities for kids . These activities allow students to learn the fundamentals of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics effectively. In addition, parents can show their children images of different planets and satellites and ask them to recognize each of them so that they can memorize the planets easily. Kids can also be given to color the solar system worksheet, which helps them enjoy their study time. Solar system worksheets for kids can be provided according to the different age groups and grades. Here are the solar system worksheets for kids that help to make learning fun.

Label the planets on the solar system worksheet

Write the names of the plants on the space provided

Use the hints to identify the planets on the solar system

Types of Solar System Worksheets based on Grades

The types of solar system worksheets for kids based on their age and grade are mentioned below: 

• Solar System Worksheets for Kindergarten: Kindergarten is the first stage of education in a child’s life. Therefore, it is essential to teach them about the sun, moon and stars. Also, kids love colors and enjoy drawing. Therefore, motivate them to keep themselves engaged in coloring the solar system. Little learners must be provided with the formation of the solar system worksheet, and educators must teach them the importance of each planet and star. Here is the kindergarten worksheet for the solar system. Moreover, introduce the little minds to STEM activities for kindergarten for an effective learning process. 
• 1st Grade Solar System Worksheets: Introducing the children to solar system worksheets right at a young age is one of the best teaching methods to follow. Kids are the most curious creatures, and hence, it is the right time to teach them about the planet Earth and its importance, along with other aspects of the planets. Parents and teachers can ask the little ones to draw the solar system and color it. By doing this, kids get hands-on experience of learning more about the solar system. When kids reach their first grade of schooling, educators have already introduced them to the solar system. Hence, the teachers must give them first grade solar system worksheets to practice. Moreover, engage children by introducing STEM education for kids in an effective way. 
• 2nd Grade Solar System Worksheets: Once the kids have completed their first grade, they have an idea about the solar system. Little minds love tales, and this is the right subject for them to know more facts about the solar system. Also, let them practice the solar system worksheets pdf. These worksheets help them learn effectively. So take kids out for a walk on a full moon day and ask them to recognize the moon and other stars. Children enjoy spending time outdoors and take this opportunity to teach them more about the cosmic world. In addition, to improve their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills, introduce them to engineering projects for kids . 

The solar system comprises the Sun and all the other minor planets that revolve around it. Apart from the Sun, the most prominent planets of the solar system are the eight planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Fun Facts About the Solar System

By now, kids are familiar with the number of planets and their names by practicing the solar system worksheets. Now, it is time to learn some interesting facts about the solar system. So, let’s know more about our solar system.

• The solar system was formed about 4.6 billion years ago.
• The solar system comprises eight planets.
• Jupiter is the heaviest and biggest planet in the solar system.
• Neptune is the last planet that was discovered.
• Earth is the only planet that consists of oceans and massive water bodies.
• There are four inner and four outer planets in the solar system.
• The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. These planets are made of metal and rock.
• The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. These planets are made of helium, hydrogen and other gases.
• Saturn is considered to be the most beautiful planet. It is because of its rings. Saturn’s rings are made of ice particles.
• Mercury is considered the lightest and tiniest planet in the solar system.
• Asteroids are found between Jupiter and Mars.
• Our solar system belongs to the Milky Way Galaxy. Moreover, there exist other hundred billion solar systems in the same galaxy.

The benefits of solar system worksheets for Kids are mentioned below:

• Helps recognize planets: Worksheets play a vital role in helping kids recognize the planets found in the solar system easily. They learn and practice solar system worksheets for effective learning experience. With the help of different types of worksheets, kids tend to memorize the planets pretty soon. 
• Creates fun learning environments: Practicing solar system worksheets enables kids to enjoy their learning process. They actively participate in learning activities and understand different types of planets in the solar system. They learn fun facts about the solar system to improve their knowledge and perform well in their academics.
• Helps in revision: Worksheets are the best ways to help kids revise the information they have learned before. They can increase their knowledge and understanding of the concept they are learning. Most importantly, it helps them recall the names of the planets and retain them in their memory for a longer time. 
• Develops scientific thinking skills: Practicing worksheets enables kids to develop good observational, critical thinking and decision making skills. They tend to explore and experiment with things before jumping to conclusions. There is a logical and scientific reason behind their answers or solutions to the problems. 

We hope this article on solar system worksheets for kids was useful to you. Osmo has various worksheets for kids , activities for kids at home and science games for kids for the benefit of the little learners.

What are the solar system worksheets?

The solar system worksheets are an excellent resource for kids to learn and recognize planets found in the solar system. They learn about the planets and their features that differentiate them from other planets.

What are the benefits of the solar system worksheets?

The benefits of solar system worksheets are that it helps kids learn about planets creatively. They improve their knowledge and achieve academic success in the subject with the help of solar system worksheets. Most importantly, it develops observation and critical thinking skills in children.

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Kids love learning about the solar system because it ignites the imagination – tiny stars twinkling in the night sky are actually worlds millions of miles away that are totally different to our own. In this pack, we’ll provide a framework to build your curriculum around using KidsKonnect worksheets.

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• You have two choices: You can begin with the Solar System worksheet pack and then drill down into all the components of our solar system.
• Alternatively, you can start with components closer to home, like the Sun and Mercury and work your way out all the way to Pluto and the broader topic of the Solar System.
• Start the lesson off with an educational video, like the one we’ve provided here in order to get kids thinking and engaging in the lesson before going through the fact file.
• A great way to bring creativity to the class is to create a model of the solar system. With each lesson, a planet or moon can be created and added to the model. This can be done with simple, readily available materials. You can find out how to make a model of the solar system here.
• Alternatively, have your students draw or paint different parts of the solar system.
• Make sure with each lesson that students are familiar with key vocabulary, such as orbit, gravity, asteroid, etc. Words like solar system can be broken down into “solar” meaning sun, meaning a system of planets orbiting around a sun.
• Work through the Sun, dwarf planets , gas giants, moons, asteroids and comets.
• When you’ve completed the planets, move on to our relationship with the solar system including the development of astronomy as a science, notable early astronomers .
• You can then move on to humans in space by exploring the Space Race , the development of space shuttles, training to be astronauts, followed by the moon landing, and the International Space Station .
• If the interest in space is well and truly lit, you can then expand further into space with worksheets on galaxies, black holes, supernova, and more.

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