Science
Space Systems & Earth's History
Language
5–8 yrs
Naming the Planets
行星的命名
Description
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
Mastery Evidence
- 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 your child name the planets in order from the Sun — and explain the difference between a star, a planet, and a moon?
Prerequisites 0
No prerequisites (entry-level topic)
