To label the planets correctly, we need to look at their order from the Sun (the big yellow ball in the center) and match them with their unique features shown in the picture.
Step 1: Identify the order from the Sun
The planets orbit the Sun in a specific order. Let's trace the lines from the innermost planet to the outermost one.
1.
First Planet (Closest to Sun): The line points to the small grey planet closest to the Sun. This is
Mercury.
2.
Second Planet: The next line points to the yellowish/tan planet with some stripes. This is
Venus.
3.
Third Planet: The next line points to the blue and green planet with continents. This is our home,
Earth.
4.
Fourth Planet: The next line points to the reddish-orange planet. This is
Mars.
5.
Fifth Planet: The next line points to the very large planet with red and orange bands and a big spot. This is
Jupiter.
6.
Sixth Planet: The next line points to the planet with prominent rings around it. This is
Saturn.
7.
Seventh Planet: The next line points to the light blue/cyan planet. This is
Uranus.
8.
Eighth Planet (Farthest out): The last line points to the dark blue planet at the top. This is
Neptune.
Step 2: Match the labels to the boxes
Looking at the worksheet, the boxes on the right are arranged from top to bottom, corresponding to the planets from farthest away (top) to closest (bottom). However, looking closely at the connecting lines:
* The
top box connects to the dark blue planet at the very top (farthest out). That is
Neptune.
* The
second box connects to the light blue planet below it. That is
Uranus.
* The
third box connects to the ringed planet. That is
Saturn.
* The
fourth box connects to the large striped orange/red planet. That is
Jupiter.
* The
fifth box connects to the small red planet. That is
Mars.
* The
sixth box connects to the blue/green planet. That is
Earth.
* The
seventh box connects to the yellowish/tan planet. That is
Venus.
* The
bottom box connects to the small grey planet closest to the Sun. That is
Mercury.
So, reading the boxes from top to bottom, the order is reverse of the distance from the Sun (starting from the farthest).
Final Answer:
Top Box: Neptune
2nd Box: Uranus
3rd Box: Saturn
4th Box: Jupiter
5th Box: Mars
6th Box: Earth
7th Box: Venus
Bottom Box: Mercury
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of second grade solar system worksheet.