Students examine the concept of a solar system. In this research based lesson plan, students compare a star and a planet. They explain the requirements for life in a biosphere.

In this science worksheet, students learn the names of the 9 planets in our solar system (Pluto is still included here) and locate them in a word search. Students answer 9 questions about the planets--their positions and attributes.

Students explore space science by viewing videos on YouTube. In this moon landing lesson, students view clips of Neil Armstrong taking his first step on the moon and discuss the space race between the U.S. and Russia. Students utilize...

In this solar system word puzzle activity, students use the 17 clues regarding the solar system to fill in the blanks in the crossword puzzle.

In these space science worksheets, students find the words in the word search puzzle. Students then answer the nine questions about the planets.