Our Solar System's Planets

4th Grade44 minutes

Learning Objective

I can name the eight planets in our solar system.

Key Concepts

There are eight planets that orbit around the sun.

The planets in our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Mercury is the smallest planet, Venus has a super hot atmosphere, and Neptune is the windiest planet.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the first planet from the sun?

2. Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?

3. Name the four inner planets in order from the sun.

...and 6 more questions

Educational Video

The Planets of our Solar System Song [UPDATE] (featuring The Hoover Jam)

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