The Solar System KS2 lesson and worksheets.

The Solar System. KS2 power-point of 31 slides (including worksheets).
This power-point can be used as a complete stand-alone lesson or as an additional spin off to related topics which encourage the pupils to think about the Solar System and the planets. I have kept the information simple with a mix of slides and activities including a short youtube clip, paired talk activities, 7 worksheets.
Learning objectives
• To know that the sun is the centre of the solar system.
• To know some interesting facts about the sun.
• To name the eight planets which orbit the sun.
• To organise the planets in order of closeness to the sun.
• To know the names of other cosmic bodies in the solar system.

Worksheet 1: Facts about the Sun.
Worksheet 2: Ordering the planets mnemonic.
Worksheet 3: Ordering the planets cut and stick activity.
Worksheet 4: Labelling the planets.
Worksheet 5: Cosmic objects in the Solar System.
Resource 6: Planets fact cards.
Worksheet 7: Planets research activity grid.

Each slide includes pictures which illustrate the key learning points.
Useful alongside lessons or topics on sun safety, summer, space and planets etc.