Science
Space Exploration
Conceptual
7–9 yrs
The Eight Planets
八大行星
Description
Name the eight planets in order from the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), know that Pluto is a dwarf planet, and distinguish rocky inner planets from gas giant outer planets
Mastery Evidence
- List all eight planets in order from the Sun
- State that Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006
- Explain that the four inner planets are small and rocky while the four outer planets are large gas giants
Assessment Prompt
Can your child list all eight planets in order from the Sun — maybe using a memory trick like 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos'?
