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Worksheet
Curated OER

Our Solar System

For Students 7th - 9th
In this space science worksheet, students use the clues at the bottom of the sheet to solve the crossword puzzle on our solar system. They identify the different planets and their location in relation to the sun.
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Journey Through the Universe

The Voyage Scale Model Solar System

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scientists learn how to select a scale factor for a large scale model. Then they figure the scale for each of the planets and the distance between them. Finally, they construct a giant scale model of the solar system and answer...
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PPT
Glynn County School System

Our Solar System: An Introductory Tour

For Students 6th - 12th
Take science lovers on an out-of-this-world tour of the solar system. A PowerPoint presentation gives a pictorial view of the planets of the solar system. Images highlight the unique features of each planet, and the final slides include...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Toilet Paper Solar System

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Explore the solar system with this lesson. Learners create a model of the solar system using toilet paper. With this creative approach, learners create a solar system according to distance and scale parameters, and write down a list of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Sun, Moon, and Our Solar System: Teacher/Student Notes

For Students 3rd - 5th
Introduce basic Earth and space science to your budding astronauts. This handout works in two ways, the first part provides information about the sun, moon, eclipses, and Earth to be read to or by the class. The second part is composed...
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Unit Plan
Core Knowledge Foundation

Astronomy—Our Solar System and Beyond Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

For Teachers 3rd Standards
A read-aloud anthology explores our solar system and beyond. Informational texts about astronomy invite pupils to discuss readings. Extension activities examine vocabulary, sayings, and phrases. Scholars work through the writing process...
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Printables
Curated OER

The Solar System

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Which planet is closest to the sun? And what comes next after that one? Have your learners note down each planet on each orbit sketched out on this page. They can draw the planet, write its name, and include a few tidbits of information...
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Organizer
Curated OER

Scale Model of the Solar System

For Students 7th - 10th
Lead your class through the procedure to create a scale model of the solar system. This resource reinforces concepts of scale and the mathematics involved, as well as the planets. Attach paperclips and staples to index cards to show the...
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NASA

Solar System Scale & Size

For Teachers K - 8th Standards
Use a variety of whole fruits to represent the different planets in the solar system to introduce scale sizes to your math or space science class. They follow suit by creating a non-scaled model of the solar system using specific-colored...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar System Multiple Choice Activity

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this solar system worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice page pertaining to the solar system. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Solar System

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Looking for a cross-curricular project for language arts and science? Use this lesson to reinforce knowledge of the Solar System, as well as expository writing skills. Elementary and middle schoolers choose one aspect of the Solar System...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Solar System

For Teachers 3rd
Are you starting a unit on the solar system? You can use this PowerPoint for a great introductory lesson. These 13 slides include basic facts about the planets in our solar system. Tip: Peruse the Internet and add some real photos of the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Science Crossword Puzzles - The Solar System

For Students 3rd - 5th
Determine the answers to twelve clues using solar system vocabulary. Students will fill in the puzzle using details about defintions and trivia.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar System Challenge

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this solar system worksheet, students complete 13 multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their knowledge of the solar system.
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PPT
Curated OER

Soaring in the Solar System

For Teachers 2nd
Who doesn't love learning about space? This presentation provides a mnemonic device and a song to help young students remember the names and basic facts about each of the nine planets in our solar system.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar System Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this solar system vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 13 solar system-related names and terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar System Quiz

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this space science worksheet, students complete an eight question quiz about the solar system. The quiz has multiple choice, short answer and true or false questions.
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PPT
Curated OER

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Solar System

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Fifteen questions about our solar system make up this interactive review game. It was written by a teacher in the UK, and therefore the monetary winnings for answering correctly are in pounds. The content applies, however, to any...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar System Crossword

For Students 4th - 6th
In this solar system crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 13 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solar System Review

For Teachers 4th
After a unit on the solar system, this resource would be a motivating way for students to review what they have learned. The presentation does not have in-depth questions, but could be used as a quick review of basic concepts relating to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Search: Solar System

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this solar system word search, students will locate 23 words in a rocket-shaped word search puzzle. A word bank is provided.
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Interactive
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Scholastic

Study Jams! Our Solar System: Inner Planets

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Stunning images make up this slide show on the inner planets of our solar system. While visiting Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, viewers also are introduced to the International Space Station and the Spirit Rover on Mars. Follow this...
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Interactive
McGraw Hill

Solar System Builder

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Create your own solar system using a simulation. Young scientists explore the components of a stable solar system through trial and error. Using the simulation, they place planets and watch as they orbit safely or cause fatal collisions.
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Scholastic

Study Jams! Our Solar System: Outer Planets

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
A set of seven slides presents an artist's rendition of our solar system, specifically, the asteroid belt, Kuiper Belt, and our outer planets: Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune. The slides are beautiful, and a printable set with text is...

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