Final Answer:
The Sun and the planets form the Solar System.
The Sun is an enormous star. The planets move around The Sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are the four small rocky planets.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are the four giant gas planets.
The first planet is Mercury. It is closest to the Sun.
The second planet is Venus. It is the brightest planet.
The third planet is Earth. We live on The Blue Planet.
The fourth planet is Mars. It is the Red Planet.
The fifth planet is Jupiter. It is the largest planet.
The sixth planet is Saturn. It has thousands of rings.
The seventh planet is Uranus. It is covered with blue and green fog.
The eighth planet is Neptune. It is the furthest planet from the Sun.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of the solar system worksheet.
