Instructions
Read the facts about space below and complete the activities that follow. Have fun exploring the universe!
Did You Know?
- The universe is about 13.8 billion years old.
- There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on Earth.
- One day on Venus is longer than one year on Venus!
- Saturn’s rings are made up of ice and rock particles.
- A day on Mars is just over 24 hours, making it very similar to Earth in that aspect.
Activities
1. Drawing the Solar System
Draw a picture of the solar system in the box below. Include all the planets and any other objects you find interesting.
2. What is Your Favorite Planet?
Write the name of your favorite planet and explain why you like it.
3. Space Challenge
If you could travel to one place in space, where would you go and why? Write your answer below.
4. Fun Fact Exploration
Choose one fact from the list above and explain what you find most interesting about it.