Solar System Science Unit

Looking for fun and engaging Solar System activities? This All About Solar System resource has everything you need for an interactive science unit in your classroom. It includes posters, word cards, nonfiction unit booklet, lap book guide, solar system activities, workbook, answer key, graphic organizers, and writing activities.

This comprehensive packet includes 5 pdf files: Solar System Booklet, Posters and Word Cards, Solar System Workbook, Lap Book Guide, and Writing Activities Booklet.

All About the Solar System Booklet
☼ What is the solar system?
☼ How did the solar system form?
☼ What are the inner planets?
☼ What are the outer planets?
☼ What are dwarf planets?
☼ What are comets?
☼ What are asteroids?
☼ What are meteors?
☼ How do scientists study the solar system?
☼ What will happen to the solar system if the Sun dies or stops burning?
☼ Fun Facts
☼ Recommended Books and Videos
☼ ACTIVITIES
☼ Planet Research Pop-Up Card
☼ Solar System Mobile
☼ Bouncy Planets
☼ Making Impact Craters
☼ Nebula Jar
☼ Building a Balloon Rocket
☼ Astronaut Craft
☼ Astronaut Glove Box

Solar System Workbook
☼ Crossword Puzzle
☼ Word Search
☼ The Solar System
☼ Which Planet Is It?
☼ Phases of the Moon
☼ Fact or Opinion
☼ Reading Comprehension: Mercury
☼ Reading Comprehension: Venus
☼ Reading Comprehension: Earth
☼ Reading Comprehension: Mars
☼ Reading Comprehension: Jupiter
☼ Reading Comprehension: Saturn
☼ Reading Comprehension: Uranus
☼ Reading Comprehension: Neptune
☼ Which Space Object Is It?
☼ Which Dwarf Planet Is It?
☼ Studying Space Objects
☼ Answer Key
☼ Certificate of Achievement

Posters and Word Cards
☼ 28 Posters
☼ 28 Word Cards See sample word cards here.

Lap Book Guide

Matching Reading to Writing Booklet
☼ Before Reading
☼ K-W-L
☼ The Eight Planets
☼ Note-taking
☼ Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details
☼ Author’s Purpose
☼ After Reading
☼ Further Research
☼ Expository Writing
☼ Story Writing

Looking for Other Nonfiction Units? Check out the following resources:
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