Science·Space Systems & Earth's History·language
Naming the Planets
Name the planets in our solar system in order from the Sun and use vocabulary for space — planet, star, sun, moon, satellite, orbit, solar system, galaxy, universe, asteroid, comet — applying these correctly when describing the structure of the solar system and objects we see in the sky
Suggested ages 5–8
Learning journey
Your child is discovering how daylight changes throughout the year by observing that days are longer in summer and shorter in winter.
Evidence of understanding
- Name the eight planets in order from the Sun without prompting
- Use 'orbit' correctly to describe the movement of planets around the Sun and moons around planets
- Distinguish between a planet, a moon, a star, and an asteroid using the correct vocabulary
Assessment prompt
Can Naming the Planets name the planets in order from the Sun — and explain the difference between a star, a planet, and a moon?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.