Download Planet Hopping

A Virtual Field Trip
to and through the Solar System
Science
SOL 6.8
Paula Pulley
The solar system consists of the sun,
moon, Earth, other planets and their
moons, meteors, asteroids, and
comets. Each body has its own
characteristics and features.
The distance between planets and
sizes of the planets varies greatly.
The outer, “gas” planets are very
large, and the four inner planets are
comparatively small and rocky.
Outer
Planets
Inner
Planets
You will complete a Solar System
fact sheet by visiting the following
website.
Open the website, then click on
NEXT at the bottom of this screen
to see your instructions.
Explore the Solar System
NEXT
Take a few minutes to explore this website and
learn about The Solar System.
Click on the link Planets and Dwarf Planets.
 On your fact sheet, fill in the name of each
planet.
NEXT

On your fact sheet, write one fact about each
planet using the website. Click on each planet
link to see facts about that planet.

Click on The Facts. On your fact sheet, fill in
the distance of each planet from the sun and
the size comparison to the Earth.
NEXT
You’re
Done!