Solar system worksheets
The Sun, the planets and their order.
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How to make solar system worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these solar system worksheets
Our solar system has one star, eight planets, dwarf planets like Pluto, moons, asteroids and comets. These worksheets cover the order of the planets, which are rocky and which are gas or ice giants, orbits and some favourite facts.
A handy mnemonic for the order: “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles.”
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 key terms, 8 items to sort, 10 true-or-false statements, 8 multiple-choice questions, 8 fill-in-the-blank sentences and 4 short-answer questions. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: match words to meanings, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice, sort the words, short answers, word search.
- Key words: Sun, planet, orbit, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, asteroid belt, dwarf planet.
- Best for: grades 3–8 (ages 8–14).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pluto a planet?
Since 2006 Pluto has been classed as a dwarf planet, because it hasn’t cleared other objects from its orbit.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 3–8 (ages 8–14). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.
Can I choose the kinds of questions?
Yes. Switch each section on or off (matching, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice and more) and choose how many questions go in each.