The Solar System - Worksheet

The Solar System is a vast and fascinating subject, and understanding the order and characteristics of the planets is an essential part of science education. A creative way to remember the sequence of the planets is by using a mnemonic. Students are encouraged to craft their own memorable phrase, with each word starting with the first letter of a planet's name, in the correct order from closest to furthest from the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The mnemonic can be as whimsical as desired, as long as it aids in memorisation.

Complementing the mnemonic exercise is a worksheet that delves deeper into the specifics of each planet. Students are tasked with labelling the planets and answering questions related to their distinctive features. They will identify which planet is known as the Red Planet, the largest planet, the closest to the Sun, and which ones have rings. They'll also explore which planet supports life as we know it, which is furthest from the Sun, and other intriguing facts like the planets without moons and the home of the largest volcano. An additional table worksheet prompts students to research and record details such as the number of moons, colour, shape, presence of rings, and other notable features for each planet, as well as for asteroids and comets, fostering a comprehensive understanding of our Solar System.