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The Solar System

The Sun and eight planets in a row

The Sun is a star at the centre of our solar system. Eight planets travel around it.

1.Number the planets from the Sun

Number the steps in order. Use each number once.

  • Neptune
  • Uranus
  • Mercury
  • Saturn
  • Jupiter
  • Earth
  • Venus
  • Mars

2.Match the planet to a fact

Write the letter of the match.

  1. 1. Mercury
  2. 2. Earth
  3. 3. Mars
  4. 4. Jupiter
  5. 5. Saturn
  6. 6. Neptune
  1. A. Called the red planet
  2. B. Closest planet to the Sun
  3. C. Has liquid water and living things
  4. D. The largest planet
  5. E. Famous for its bright rings
  6. F. A cold blue planet, farthest from the Sun

3.True or false

  1. 1. The Sun is a star.

  2. 2. Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

  3. 3. Jupiter is the smallest planet.

  4. 4. There are eight planets in our solar system.

4.Choose a planet