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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!

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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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