Space and Planet Activity Pack | Solar System Printables & Writing Tasks

Take your students on a journey through the solar system with this Space and Planet Activity Pack! Designed for primary learners, this engaging resource supports vocabulary development, science comprehension, and writing fluency—all while exploring the wonders of outer space.

With fact sheets, interactive profiles, hands-on puzzles, and writing prompts, your students will build a deeper understanding of the planets and develop the confidence to share their learning in meaningful ways.

What’s Included:

Word Wall

Boost space-themed vocabulary with a collaborative word wall. Brainstorm and build a class list of powerful words to support descriptive and informational writing throughout your unit.

➡️ Use it daily and keep adding new terms as students explore.

Planet Fact Sheets

Use these easy-to-read fact sheets to introduce and reinforce knowledge about the planets in our solar system.

Choose from two versions:

• Blue Set: Metric format without commas (standard Australian/UK style)
• Yellow Set: Metric format with commas (US-friendly format)

Planet Profiles

Students select a planet, research key facts, and complete a foldable profile page. Use the flaps to turn the activity into an interactive notebook task.

Encourage peer sharing before final presentations.

Includes colour/color and black & white options for flexible printing.

Planet Puzzles

Make learning fun with these matching puzzles! Students match a planet’s name to three facts.

• Two size options included
• Laminate for repeated use in centers or early finisher tubs

Planet Writing Prompts

Inspire creative and informative writing with photo prompts. Students use the word wall to support their ideas and expand their vocabulary.

Encourage students to add new words as they write.

Word Splash Activity

Students choose a planet and brainstorm descriptive words. They arrange the words creatively around the planet’s name for a striking classroom display.

Available in colour/color and black & white.

Planet Recording Booklets

Each student creates their own planet book!

• Use the booklet to record facts as they explore each planet
• By the end of the unit, students will have a complete, personalized reference
• Print, staple, cut, and you’ll have two books per A4 sheet

Perfect For:

• Science and literacy integration
• Small group or independent learning
• Writing centers and space-themed bulletin boards
• Encouraging research and presentation skills

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