Solar System Task Cards | Planets, Stars & Moon Science Review

Description

Bring the solar system to life in your classroom!

These Solar System Task Cards give students a hands-on way to review the sun, moon, planets, and stars. Whether you’re preparing for a test, teaching a unit on space, or adding to your science centers, these cards make review interactive and stress-free.

What’s Included:

• 28 Task Cards covering solar system concepts
• Student Response Sheet for accountability
• Answer Key to save you time and simplify grading

Skills Covered:

✔ Identify the sun, moon, planets, and stars in our solar system
✔ Review the phases of the moon and Earth’s place in space
✔ Understand the characteristics of planets and how they compare
✔ Reinforce astronomy vocabulary and concepts

Why Teachers Love These:

• Low-Prep → print and go resource
• Flexible → works for Scoot, centers, test prep, or early finishers
• Standards-Aligned → fits 3rd grade Earth & Space Science (NC Essential Standards 3.E.1.1 & 3.E.1.2)
• Engaging → gets kids thinking, moving, and talking about space

Perfect For:

• 3rd grade Earth & Space science units
• End-of-unit reviews or state test prep
• Sub plans or quick independent activities
• Differentiation for whole group, small group, or centers

These task cards make abstract space concepts concrete and fun, giving students the chance to review key science ideas in a way that sticks. Instead of drill-style worksheets, you’ll get a flexible tool for building knowledge and confidence—while saving yourself prep time.