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Solar System Exploration Worksheet

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Solar System Exploration Worksheet

Read the facts, then answer each question. For the drawing task, add clear labels.

Read and explore

The Sun is at the centre of our solar system. It gives Earth light and warmth. Eight planets travel around the Sun along paths called orbits. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. Earth is our home, and Jupiter is the largest planet. Saturn has rings that can be seen through a telescope. Some planets have moons. Asteroids and comets are also found in space.

Choose and check

Choose the best answer for each question. For the final question, tick every correct choice.

1.What kind of object is the Sun?
  • A star
  • A planet
  • An asteroid
  • A moon
2.How many planets travel around the Sun in our solar system?
  • Six
  • Seven
  • Eight
  • Nine
3.Which planet is nearest to the Sun?
  • Earth
  • Mercury
  • Saturn
  • Neptune
4.Which statement about Earth is correct?
  • It is the largest planet.
  • It is the planet we call home.
  • It is closest to the Sun.
  • It has the most visible rings.
5.Tick all the objects that can be found in space.
  • Comets
  • Asteroids
  • Moons
  • Bicycles
  • Stars

Write, match and draw

Use the facts above to complete these activities.

6.Write two things the Sun gives Earth.
7.Match each planet with the fact that describes it.
  • Mercury
  • Earth
  • Jupiter
  • Saturn
  • Has rings that can be seen through a telescope
  • Closest planet to the Sun
  • Our home planet
  • The largest planet
8.The curved path a planet follows around the Sun is called an .
9.Jupiter is bigger than Earth.
TrueFalse
Draw the Sun and three planets. Put the planets in the correct order from the Sun, colour your drawing, and label each planet.

3 printable pages

  • Solar System Exploration Worksheet, page 1 of 3: Read and explore, Choose and check

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  • Solar System Exploration Worksheet, page 2 of 3: Write, match and draw

    Page 2

  • Solar System Exploration Worksheet, page 3 of 3: Draw the Sun and three planets. Put the planets in the correct order from the Sun,

    Page 3

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