The Sun and Planets Science Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds – 25 Fun Questions

Instructions

Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space provided. Have fun exploring our amazing solar system!

1. What is the giant star at the center of our solar system called?

   A) The Moon
   B) The Sun
   C) Jupiter

2. The Sun gives us heat and __________.

                     

3. True or False: The Sun is a planet.

                     

4. What is the largest object in our solar system?

                     

5. How many planets orbit the Sun in our solar system?

   A) 7
   B) 8
   C) 9

6. The planets in our solar system travel around the Sun. True or False?

                     

7. Unscramble the letters to find the name of the planet closest to the Sun: YRUMERC

                     

8. Which planet is our home?

                     

9. Unscramble the letters to find the name of the "Red Planet": SMRA

                     

10. What is the largest planet in our solar system?

                      

11. Unscramble the letters to find the planet famous for its beautiful rings: NRTUAS

                      

12. What is the name of the planet that is furthest from the Sun?

                      

13. True or False: All planets are the same size.

                      

14. The Sun is made of very hot __________.

    A) Rock
    B) Water
    C) Gas

15. Which of these is NOT a planet?

    A) Venus
    B) The Moon
    C) Uranus

Planet Matching!

Draw a line from the Planet Name to the correct Fact.

What Am I?

Read the clues and write the name of the correct planet or star.

20. I am the second planet from the Sun. I am very, very hot. I am ___________.
21. I am the third planet from the Sun. I have one moon and lots of water. I am ___________.
22. I am a giant planet, the biggest of all! I have a Great Red Spot. I am ___________.
23. I am a cold, blue planet and I spin on my side. I am ___________.
24. I am the only star in our solar system. All the planets orbit me. I am the ___________.

Drawing Fun!

25. In the box below, draw a picture of our solar system. Try to include the Sun and at least four planets.

Answer Key

1. B) The Sun
2. light
3. False
4. The Sun
5. B) 8
6. True
7. Mercury
8. Earth
9. Mars
10. Jupiter
11. Saturn
12. Neptune
13. False
14. C) Gas
15. B) The Moon
16. C. Our home
17. D. The coldest and furthest planet
18. A. The largest planet
19. B. Has amazing rings
20. Venus
21. Earth
22. Jupiter
23. Uranus
24. The Sun
25. Drawing activity. Answers will vary. Check for the Sun and at least four planets (e.g., Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars).