Solar System Cut & Paste Worksheet
Sometimes the simplest projects are also the most effective. In this case, this free Solar System Cut & Paste Worksheet is easy, requires minimal materials, and provides a meaningful activity to support the teaching of the solar system. In my opinion, this worksheet was a win-win for all! My students enjoyed it and it wasn’t hard to implement. What could be better right? 🙂 To see all of our Solar System resources, visit our Solar System Unit!
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I am always looking for new ways to review information. This cut and paste activity sheet allows your student to review the order of the planets from the sun. You have the choice between a colored version and a black and white set.
We used both for different reasons. I printed the colored one out for my students to use as a reference for colors. That way as they colored their planets, sun, and asteroid belt, they could get an idea of what each planet may look like.
Another reason why I like this Solar System Cut & Paste Worksheet is that it can be used for multiple ages. As you can see from the photo, 4 of my kids participated in this activity ranging from 5 to 11, or kindergarten to 5th grade. Truth is, I can see a 6th grader participating in this too.
While the kids were coloring and cutting out their planets, I played an educational YouTube video about the Solar System on our laptop. This is a great way to layer the learning.
The finished product was perfect! All my kids enjoyed the activity and completed it without complaint. We reviewed the planets and their order. We discussed facts, images, and the solar system in general. What fun!
Food for thought...
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