Planet fact files

Discover the wonders of our solar system with this comprehensive planet fact file resource, perfect for engaging young minds in space exploration!

What's included

• Planet fact file templates
• Planet information PowerPoint
• Blank planet fact file template PDF

What children will learn about the planets from these fact files

These planet fact file templates and fact cards will teach children about Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Using the information in the PowerPoint, children can complete their templates to learn about:

• Basic facts — size, distance from the Sun, and distance from Earth
• Planetary characteristics — surface type, temperature, and atmosphere
• Moons and rings — the number of moons and presence of rings
• Space exploration — past visits and current scientific studies
• Fascinating trivia

Looking for more like this?

Explore all earth and space resources, or try:

• Space - word mat
• The Sun and the planets – fact cards
• Ordering the planets

You might also like our ready-to-use packs featuring lesson plans, teacher resources and student resources: Solar system STEM teaching pack or Space exploration STEM teaching pack.