These free 3rd grade planets worksheets are a fun way to help kids learn about the solar system.
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- label the planets worksheet
- inner and outer planets worksheet
Kids will review the names, orders, and colors of the planets and understand the difference between inner and outer planets.
Perfect for 3rd grade science class, astronomy units, homeschool lessons, and space-themed learning weeks.
You can download a free copy, with answers, below.
Label the Planets Worksheet
The first worksheet has students label all eight planets in their correct places in the solar system. A blank box is beneath each planet to write the planet’s name.
It’s a coloring worksheet that lets kids also test their knowledge of each planet’s colors. They can choose the correct colors to color each planet, the Sun, Moon, and asteroid belt.
It’s a good way for kids to review the correct order of the planets and to visualize the solar system.
Inner and Outer Planets Worksheet
The second worksheet focuses on sorting the planets into two groups: inner planets and outer planets.
This helps kids understand the basic structure of our solar system and introduces the idea of rocky planets vs. gas giants.
It’s an easy, visual way for 3rd graders to compare the planets and build their science knowledge.
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- label the Planets worksheet
- inner and Outer Planets Sort worksheet
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More Space and Planets Worksheets
Kids around third grade will probably enjoy these fun space activities:
- in the sky crossword puzzle
- a lunar eclipse coloring worksheet and craft
- early finishers will probably enjoy these space dot-to-dot coloring pages
If you’d like worksheets that are a little more advanced, try these planet worksheets. They were designed for kids in 4th to 6th grade.
Answer Keys
Need the answers? Find them below. It makes checking student work quick and easy for teachers and homeschool parents.
Label the Planets Answers
A simple reference guide showing each planet labeled in order from the Sun:
Inner and Outer Planets Answers
The correct grouping of the inner planets and outer planets, along with the bonus trivia answers:
Inner Planets:
- Mercury
- Venus
- Earth
- Mars
Outer Planets:
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Neptune
Bonus Trivia Questions:
- Mercury
- Venus
- Earth
Find more fun printable space activities for kids here.