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What Is an Orbit?

An orbit is a regular, repeating path that one object in space takes around another one.

Play Bingo While Watching the Psyche Spacecraft Launch!

During the launch broadcast, you can mark off the words that you hear!

Make a Colorful Crayon Europa with Textures!

Create your own colorful crayon Europa with textures!

What Is a Comet?

Learn all about comets!

Color Your Universe: Find the Hidden Objects

Can you find all the NASA and space-themed hidden objects?

Why Do We Care About Water on Mars?

Where there are signs of water, there might also be signs of life!

What Is an Impact Crater?

Learn about impact craters!

How Long is a Year on Other Planets?

You probably know that a year is 365 days here on Earth. But did you know that on Mercury you’d have a birthday every 88 days? Read this article to find out how long it takes all the planets in our solar system to make a trip around the Sun.

Explore Mars: A Mars Rover Game

Drive around the Red Planet and gather information in this fun coding game!

All About the Moon

The biggest planet in our solar system

What Is the Weather Like on Other Planets?

Each of the planets in our solar system experiences its own unique weather.

Is There Ice on Other Planets?

Yes, there is ice beyond Earth! In fact, ice can be found on several planets and moons in our solar system.

How Do We Weigh Planets?

We can use a planet’s gravitational pull like a scale!

What Is a Solar Eclipse?

Learn more about what happens when the moon passes between Earth and the sun!

How Is the Sun Completely Blocked in an Eclipse?

It all has to do with the distance between Earth and the sun and Earth and the moon.

Asteroid or Meteor: What's the Difference?

Learn more about asteroids, meteors, meteoroids, meteorites, and comets!

What Is an Asteroid?

And what can we learn from these space rocks in our solar system?

Make a Planet Mask!

Make a mask and pretend to be your favorite planet in our solar system!

The Mars Rovers: Perseverance

This future mission will try to find out if life ever existed on the Red Planet!

The Mars Rovers: Curiosity

Mars had water long ago. But did it also have other conditions needed for life?

The Mars Rovers: Spirit and Opportunity

What did these twin rovers teach us about the history of water on Mars?

The Mars Rovers: Sojourner

Learn more about the first rover to land on Mars!

The Mars Rovers

How do rovers help us learn more about the Red Planet?

All About Neptune

The coldest planet in our solar system

All About Uranus

The planet that spins on its side

All About Saturn

The planet with beautiful rings

All About Jupiter

All About Mars

The red planet

All About Earth

The planet with living things

All About Venus

The hottest planet in our solar system

All About the Planets

Learn more about the planets in our solar system

Make a Comet on a Stick!

A comet close to home

How Long Is One Day on Other Planets?

Learn to make a graph with the answer!

How Many Moons?

We have one, but some planets have dozens.

Europa: Jupiter's Ocean World

Learn more about this icy moon of Jupiter!

Why Does the Moon Have Craters?

It's not because the Moon gets hit by meteors more often...

All About Pluto

Dwarf planet Pluto is still fun to study.

What Is the Kuiper Belt?

The icy bits past Neptune’s orbit

Where Does the Solar System End?

The Oort Cloud!

Why Are Planets Round?

And how round are they?

All About Mercury

The smallest planet in our solar system

Where Does Interstellar Space Begin?

Interstellar space begins where the sun’s magnetic field stops affecting its surroundings.

Jumping the Tallest Cliff in the Solar System

How far would we have to travel to get there?

What's It Like Inside Jupiter?

Jupiter's core is very hot and is under tons of pressure!

What Is a Planet?

The answer isn't so simple...

How Did the Solar System Form?

The story starts about 4.6 billion years ago, with a cloud of stellar dust.

Write your own zany adventure story!

Make Oreo Moon Phases!

For the New Moon, you must eat all the creme filling!

Make No-Bake Moon Cookies!

These are yummy and need no baking!

What Is a Meteor Shower?

What causes them?

Make asteroids you can eat!

Make yummy potatoes look like asteroids.

Why does Saturn have rings?

And what are they made of?

Make a CD Saturn

Turn an old CD into Saturn's rings.

A Planet Without a Sun?

Astronomers may have found a planet without a sun!

Space Volcanoes!

Explore the many volcanoes in our solar system using the Space Volcano Explorer.

Thirsty? Have a comet!

Could they have brought the water to our planet?

Gallery of NASA Solar System Images

Glorious planets and moons to view or print.

Voyager 1 and 2: The Interstellar Mission

These spacecraft traveled to the outer planets!

High Tide on IO!

What do you get when you cross an earthquake with a tidal wave?

Play Solar System Switch-a-Roo!

Put clues together to find the planets and moons.

What's in Space?

What is out there that you cannot see with your bare eyes?

NASA Pumpkin Stencils

Paint pumpkins with space and Earth science designs

Printable Space Valentines

Share these with your friends and family!

What Is a Barycenter?

And how does it help us find new planets?

DSN Uplink-Downlink: A DSN Game

Help the big antennas gather data from the spacecraft.

Mission to Jupiter: Juno

Help Juno reveal Jupiter's true nature.

Build a model spacecraft to explore the solar system!

Paper models of your favorite solar system explorers. This link takes you away from NASA Space Place.

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• Exoplanet Detection – Gravitational Microlensing
• Exoplanet Detection – Radial Velocity
• Exoplanet Detection – Transit
• Exoplanet Detection History
• Space Telescope – Kepler vs TESS

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• The Solar System and its planets

The Solar System is made up of the Sun and all of the smaller objects that move around it. Apart from the Sun, the largest members of the Solar System are the eight major planets. Nearest the Sun are four fairly small, rocky planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.

Beyond Mars is the asteroid belt – a region populated by millions of rocky objects. These are left-overs from the formation of the planets, 4.5 billion years ago.

On the far side of the asteroid belt are the four gas giants - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. These planets are much bigger than Earth, but very lightweight for their size. They are mostly made of hydrogen and helium.

Until recently, the furthest known planet was an icy world called Pluto. However, Pluto is dwarfed by Earth’s Moon and many astronomers think it is too small to be called a true planet.

An object named Eris, which is at least as big as Pluto, was discovered very far from the Sun in 2005. More than 1,000 icy worlds such as Eris have been discovered beyond Pluto in recent years. These are called Kuiper Belt Objects. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union decided that Pluto and Eris must be classed as “dwarf planets”.

Even further out are the comets of the Oort Cloud. These are so far away that they are invisible in even the largest telescopes. Every so often one of these comets is disturbed and heads towards the Sun. It then becomes visible in the night sky.

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Earth and space Year 5 – Solar system science PowerPoint

Solar system PowerPoint

This Earth and space Year 5 PowerPoint presentation looks at the planets in our solar system, showing their size and order in terms of distance from the sun.

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• The solar system
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Earth and space Year 5

In Year 5 at school, children start learning some amazing things about Earth and space. They begin by studying our planet, Earth. They discover how it’s made up of land, water, and air.

They’ll also learn about the different layers of the Earth, like the crust and the core. Pupils will also explore the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.

Next, take a leap into space. Pupils will learn about our solar system and about asteroids and comets. They’ll find out what makes day and night and why we have seasons.

Pupils will also delve into the wonders of the universe. They’ll learn about stars, galaxies and constellations. It’s mind-blowing for them to think about the billions and billions of stars out there.

Year 5 is all about asking questions and discovering the amazing science of our planet and the vastness of space. It’s a year of endless curiosity and wonder.

Want more facts about our solar system? Read Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s top eight fun facts about the solar system .

Find out more about Sigma Science at sigmascience.co.uk . Browse more resources for  World Space Week .

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43 Solar System Project Ideas That Are Out Of This World

October 5, 2023 //  by  Eileen Zajac

No matter what grade they’re in, nothing gets your students excited quite like when you announce your solar system topic! It’s the perfect all-rounder that lends itself brilliantly to so many curricular areas from art to science to literacy, and beyond. There are so many amazing projects out there to do with your kiddos, it can be hard to narrow them down, but fear not, we’ve done the hard work for you! Read on to find the perfect projects for your kids, from preschool all the way up to 8th grade. 

Solar System Activities for Preschool & Kindergarten

1. edible science craft.

Dive into a delectable journey through space. With colorful edible items at their disposal, your kiddies can craft a delicious solar system. Encourage them to use their knowledge of each planet to make their creations as accurate as possible! All that’s left is to enjoy these delicious works of art!

Learn more: The Peaceful Pr e school

2. Solar System Sensory Fun Activities

Sensory exploration meets the cosmos in this delightful activity. Engage your students with a tactile STEM experiment that tells an enlightening space story. Through touch and sight, they’ll grasp the wonders of the solar system and learn all about the eight planets that call it home! As their fingertips embark on a stellar journey curiosity ignites and the universe beckons!

Learn more: Home School Giveaways

3. Edible Solar System

How about turning your learners into galactic chefs? This edible solar system project is a culinary masterpiece that they’ll love to create. Have them use different candies, chocolates, and other edible decorations to re-create our solar system. In this delicious journey from planet to plate, they’ll craft, decorate, and then savor! 

Learn more: School Time Snippets

4. Solar System Puzzle Activity

Solving puzzles is out of this world! Enhance the fine motor skills of your kiddos by involving them in an exciting solar system puzzle activity. Provide them with puzzles featuring different planets and encourage them to recognize and name the planets.

Learn More: Amazon

5. Solar System Yoga Poses

A little movement goes a long way when littles are learning. Introduce your kiddies to yoga by associating poses with planets and elements of the solar system. This active learning approach not only promotes fitness but also helps them remember the names of planets.

Learn More: Yo Re Mi Kids

6. Planet Song and Dance

Give your young ones something to sing and dance about! Create a catchy song and dance routine based on the planets in the solar system. This is a fun, engaging, and interactive way to introduce your kiddos to the planets in our solar system.

Learn More: YouTube

7. Color By Number Solar System

Launch into relaxing a color-by-number activity. Provide your little cosmic learners coloring sheets with the different planets and let them bring them to life as they color them in using the numbers as their guide. This will help reinforce their number recognition while simultaneously learning about the solar system in a colorful way. 3 – 2 – 1 Blast Off!

Learn More: Color Your Name

8. Planet Mobile Craft

Here’s a team activity for your little astronauts-in-training. Craft a solar system mobile as a class and let small groups each tackle a different planet, using glitter, glue, paints, and any other craft supplies you can find! This is a hands-on activity that can be hung up in the classroom after completion. Proudly display them as a reminder to your kiddos that teamwork makes the dream work!

Learn More: National Geographic Kids

Solar System Activities for Grades Kindergarten – Grade 2

9. playdough planets.

Simple playdough takes on an astronomical twist in this craft. Let your kiddies have fun molding different planets using a range of vivid colors of playdough, using pictures as their guides. This hands-on activity is the perfect balance between artistry with astronomy. 

Learn more: A Little Pinch of Perfect

10. Foldable Planets – Solar System Poster

This stunning cut-and-paste project lets your little ones recreate the planetary alignment with ease. All they’ll need are the printouts, some scissors, a glue stick, and some coloring pens or pencils Through this amazing craft, they’ll get to grips with the layout of our solar system and make a cute folding piece of art in the process!

Learn more: The Crafting Chicks

11. Solar System Model With Fruits

Nutrition fuses with knowledge in this vibrant and testy activity. Task your kiddies with crafting a solar system using an assortment of delicious fruits, and watch as creativity unfolds, and snack time turns educational. Will they be able to create their model before hunger takes over and they eat their makeshift planets?!

Learn more: Kids Activities Blog

12. Water Color Solar System

The canvas of space awaits your little artists’ brushes. Encourage them to use watercolors to bring the planets to life, mixing colors and letting the lines blur to capture these amazing cosmic wonders. This art project is truly out of this world and the results are definitely going to be ones to hang on your classroom walls!

Learn more: Toddler at Play

13. Whole-Class Awesome Solar System Project

Why not come together as a class to create an impressive 3D Solar System model? Regardless of class size or attendance, this group activity is sure to grab the attention of all your learners and have them excited for each chance to work on the project. As your kiddos collaborate, a classroom cosmos emerges!

Learn more: Little Lives

14. Spinning Science Craft

Embrace the dance of the planets with this spinning craft all about orbits. Your kiddos will have front-row seats in visualizing the rotations of our solar system with this next idea. Use a paper plate as a base then add paper, pom poms, and other crafting items to represent planets and space materials. This simple craft is a super way to help them grasp the basics of our solar system with every spin. 

Learn more: Books And Giggles

15. Solar System Flashcards

Test your kiddos’ planetary knowledge with these fun flashcards! Your eager astronomers will be a quick study as they use the pictures of the planets to spark their recall of facts about each one. This versatile resource can be used for memory games, independent study, or for quiz games in class.

Learn More: Worksheets Planet

16. Planetarium Visit

The excitement will be sky-high! If possible, organize a visit to a local planetarium and provide your enthusiastic kiddos with the opportunity to see, think, and wonder as they explore the stars! This is the perfect educational field trip, where the children can learn about the solar system in an immersive setting. They’ll be talking about this trip for years to come!

Learn More: Science Oxford  

17. Solar System Coloring Book

Red, blue, orange, and gold- it’s not a rainbow, but the opportunity for your littles to fill their pages with what they know about the planets! Create a solar system coloring book with each page representing a different planet. This not only teaches them about the solar system but will also enhance their creativity and coloring skills. What’s not to love?

18. Solar System Skit

We know how much this age group likes to move – so let them! Encourage your kiddies to create a skit, where each student plays the role of a planet. What a fantastic, creative way for them to use their bodies to showcase all they’ve learned! This will help to reinforce the characteristics and order of the planets with heaps of giggles and enthusiasm. 

Learn More: YouTube  

19. Planets Matching Game

Let your littles reach for the stars! Design a matching game with pictures of planets and their names to give your kiddos a fun way to practice identifying each of the eight planets in our solar system! They’ll be learning while playing and strengthening their memory skills too!

Learn More: Behind The Mom Bun  

Solar System Activities for Grades 3-5

20. solar system bottle caps project.

Transform recycled bottle caps and lids into planets in this eco-friendly solar system project! Have your kiddos arrange their decorated items to create an eye-catching visualization of our solar system. The cosmos awaits in this fun project where sustainability meets science, forming a handcrafted universe.

Learn more: Still Playing School

21. Solar System Bracelet

Bling up your students’ learning experience with this next idea! Have them use different colored beads to represent the different planets to create a solar system bracelet. This hands-on activity allows them to keep a physical and creative reminder of our remarkable solar system. Who knew a solar system project could be so stylish?

22. DIY Solar Jar

Light up the universe with this DIY solar jar project. Using accessible materials like air-drying clay and string, your learners can create these mesmerizing decorative pieces. Each jar captures a piece of the solar system’s magic and becomes an artifact of light and cosmic wonder.

Learn more: Teach Beside Me

23. Simple Solar Systems Rock!

For a blend of geology and astronomy look no further than this next activity. Start by giving each of your kiddos a rock and let them paint it using acrylic paints or specialist paint pens. Why not challenge them to make one for each planet? Watch as artistry and science meld, resulting in stone-bound galaxies.

Learn more: Artistro

24. Explore The Phases Of The Moon Oreos

Turn the study of moon phases into a delicious exploration. Start your exploration off by giving your kiddies 8 Oreos each and have them twist the top cookie off. Next, have them scrape the icing off each cookie to show each phase of the moon. This project will see them tell the story of the moon, if they can resist eating the cookies first, that is!

Learn more: National Parks Service

25. Paper Mache Solar System

Crafting the cosmos has never been so tactile. With the magic of paper mache, your kiddies will have a ball sculpting a stunning solar system. This is a perfect opportunity to recycle waste paper from your classroom as you layer it around a balloon, using glue, to create these amazing planets! From pulpy beginnings, a galaxy will emerge!

Learn more: Hub Pages

26. Hanging Planets

Create a fun and eye-catching solar system display for your class with this next idea. Have your kids draw detailed versions of the planets and hang these using string with added beads to symbolize the moons. Craft meets décor as you create this breathtaking stellar canopy for your room! 

Learn more: All That’s Goood

27. Solar System Cootie Catcher

Let your kiddos have a go at this timeless playground game with a cosmic twist. They’ll revive the classic cootie catcher, now infused with solar system wonders, and be revising their facts without even realizing it! This fun paper craft is compact, it’s educational, and nestles snugly in notebooks, always ready for a game!

Learn more: Rock Your Homeschool

28. Create a Solar System Comic Strip

Explore the thrills of intergalactic space travel with aliens, rocket ships, and dangerous meteor showers! There are adventures to be had beyond our atmosphere! Encourage your students to get creative and create a comic strip depicting an exciting and perilous journey through the solar system! This fun and creative project will allow them to express their understanding of the solar system in a super imaginative way.

Learn More: Storyboard That

29. Solar System Crossword Puzzle

Learning topic vocabulary is critical in mastering reading, and each new unit of study is a super chance to enrich your young learners’ word bank. Design a crossword puzzle with clues about different elements of the solar system. This activity can be a fun way to test their knowledge and improve their vocabulary related to the solar system at the same time. 

Learn More: Precision Roller

30. Planet Clay Models

Bring the galaxy into the palm of your young astronomers’ hands! Your pupils will revel in the opportunity to create their own 3D models of the planets using clay, then decorate with paint, glitter, or even sand to add texture! This tactile, hands-on activity is a fun way to explore the relative sizes and features of the planets.

31. Write a Solar System Diary Entry

To Infinity and Beyond! Ask your kiddies to pretend they are astronauts who are out exploring the solar system and have them write a diary entry about their adventures. This fantastic and imaginative writing activity can help improve their creative thinking while demonstrating their understanding of the solar system.

Learn More: Twinkl

32. Fizzy Science Project Ideas

Try out this cool chemical reaction project next. Fizzing planet models will captivate your kiddos using materials you can buy at the grocery store! Grab some baking soda, food coloring, dish soap, and vinegar and you’re good to go! Combining chemistry and the cosmos is a surefire way to guarantee they’re totally captivated by their learning.

Learn more: 123 Home School 4 Me

Solar System Activities for Grades 6-8

33. simple balloon solar system.

Cosmic adventures and exploration await your students. Bring an added element of fun to your solar system module with this fun idea aimed at exploring the relative sizes of the planets. Use colors that match closely to each planet, and add features like rings as you blow up balloons of different sizes to create this colorful display. Let’s hope there are no big bangs in your solar system though!

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34. Solar System Facts

Dive deep into a universe brimming with facts. These amazingly detailed infographics invite your learners to uncover the cosmos’s secrets and document what they’ve learned in a super fun way. A factual universe unfolds, and your kids are already charting a path!

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35. Planet Fact Fans | Upper Elementary Solar System Project Ideas

Engage with the mysteries of our cosmos. Give your kiddos these eye-catching fact fans, and let them dive into the galactic world of planetary wonders. These fun printables blend facts with artistry and not is the perfect activity to use in your solar system topic. Everyone will be a fan of these planet fact fans!

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36. Cup, Plate Styrofoam Model For Kids

Who knew the entire universe could fit in your classroom? With a few styrofoam balls, a plastic cup, and a paper plate, challenge your kids to recreate the solar system’s grandeur. This activity is more than just crafting, it’s also a great way to test their knowledge of planet order, size, and appearance. 

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37. Solar System 3D Model

Bring the majesty of space to a 3D canvas. With this diorama project, you’ll be setting your students the challenge of researching, designing, and capturing the essence of our universe in a miniature model. Set them up with a range of crafting and recycled materials and see their creativity and resourcefulness take center stage.

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38. Pom-pom Balls Solar System Model

Transform ordinary pom-poms into planetary magic. With a splash of color and a touch of imagination, your students can craft a fluffy solar system. Watch as each pom-pom takes on a celestial identity. This activity seamlessly merges tactile fun with cosmic education. A soft universe, radiating vibrancy, waits for your students to assemble.

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39. List The Essentials

See how much your students have learned about space by testing their knowledge! Tell them they’re headed for space, but first, they need to make a list of the essentials they’ll need to survive out there. There’s one rule- if they miss something vital from their list, they don’t get to come! Who’ll be blasting off into the great unknown and who’ll need to go back to the revision drawing board?

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40. Virtual Reality Solar System Exploration

Bringing the experience to life! If you have access to VR technology, take your learners on a virtual tour of the solar system. This immersive adventure can help deepen their understanding of the solar system whilst they get some hands-on experience with some amazing, state-of-the-art tech!

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41. Solar System Debate

Use the power of debate to hook your students into the topic of the solar system! Hold a classroom debate on a solar system-related topic, such as whether Pluto should still be considered a planet or if there is life on another planet. This can help them to develop their argumentative and persuasion skills all while deepening their understanding of the solar system.

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42. Research Project on a Chosen Planet

Spark curiosity and sharpen your kiddos’ research skills by starting a research project with them. Have them each choose a planet and create a detailed research project on it, including facts about the planet, its history of discovery, and any unique features. Make this project even more engaging by posing a problem they’ll need to solve: Humans have to leave Earth – How could they survive on your chosen planet? 

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43. Create a Solar System Board Game

What better way to get your kiddies excited to learn about the solar system than with a themed board game? Challenge them to collaborate in groups to create their very own board game based on the solar system. This can involve trivia questions, challenges, and space exploration scenarios. Remind them to carefully think through the rules, objectives, and components of the game to ensure it’s a success.