The solar system is a very important part of science as learning about planets and stars plays a very vital role in the learning journey of children. Parents try every possible way to make their child’s learning interesting so that they can learn with full concentration. To make this thing possible Kidpid is here with an amazing study booklet that will help to teach children about the various planets and objects used in space. The study material includes a worksheet of vibrant flashcards. these flashcards include the name of the planets like Jupiter, moon, Neptune, Saturn, mercury sun, earth, etc. It also includes various space objects like rockets, astronauts, meteoroids, stars, etc. The flashcards include names of the space objects along with beautiful pictures that can easily grab the attention of the children and create eagerness in them to learn. The beautiful pictures also reduce the risk of creating any kind of confusion in a child’s mind. The study material is suitable for the small kids of pre-primary and first grade. With Kidpid ‘s amazing solar system Flashcards, young children can experience the space world in a very interesting and fun manner.
Solar System Flashcards
Solar System Flashcard- 1
Moon:
The Moon is the only natural satellite of the Earth and the nearest large body in the solar system. It is a round, rocky body, possibly with a small metallic core. The distance between Earth and the Moon is 384,000 km (238,600 miles). The moon orbits the Earth in an eccentric orbit. The radius of this is 1738 km (1080 miles). The moon changes its phases because of its different phases of the moon.
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- ” What is the moon made of? “
- ” Why can we see the Moon during the day? “
- ” What would it be like to live on the moon? “
Sun:
The Sun is a very big and luminous ball of hot plasma that is present in the center of our solar system, mainly made of hydrogen and helium. The sun is hot because it produces energy via nuclear fusion and transforms hydrogen into helium in its core, which delivers huge heat and light that maintain life on Earth. The sun is 109 times wider than the Earth. Its diameter is 1.39 million km. The Earth revolves around the sun because of its gravitational force. The gravitational force of the sun keeps planets, moons, and other planetary in the solar system. Its surface, known as the photosphere, releases visible light. On the other side, solar flares and sunspots happen due to the magnetic field of it. The sunlight is way older than you think. It gives solar energy to us.
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- ” Why does the Sun follow us? “
- ” How Does the Sun Produce Light? “
- ” Where does the Sun go at night? “
- ” What causes the different colors in a sunset? “
Earth:
Earth is the third planet from the Sun. It is the only astronomical body to support life. It has a round, rocky body. The diameter of the Earth is approximately 12,742 km (7,918 miles), which includes several types of environment, including oceans, mountains, deserts, and forests. There is a great presence of nitrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere of the Earth, which shields it from harmful radiation. It also helps to maintain a stable climate. It rotates around the Sun in 365.25 days and rotates on its axis every 24 hours, which causes the rise of day and night. Earth maintains a large variety of ecosystems and an over 8 billion human population with the help of its magnetic field and infinite water. The Earth has four layers: The crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. To save our earth we need to plant more and more. We celebrate Earth Day on 22 April.
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- ” How much does Earth weigh, and how can we measure it? “
- ” What causes earthquakes? “
- ” Is the Earth gaining mass over time? “
- ” What’s Inside the Earth? “
- ” Cloudy climate change: How clouds affect Earth’s temperature “
Mercury:
Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system. It is nearest to the Sun. Mercury revolves at an ordinary distance of about 58 million kilometers (36 million miles). The surface of this is rocky. Mercury’s surface is covered with craters, resembling Earth’s moon. The thin atmosphere of Mercury is known as an exosphere. It is composed generally of oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, and helium. Because of it, mercury doesn’t support human life. With the huge temperature changes, Mercury experiences burning highs of 430°C (800°F) during the day and freezing lows of -180°C (-290°F) at night. Mercury has no moons. It completes an orbit around the Sun in just 88 Earth days.
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Mars:
In our solar system, it is always important to observe to understand the condition of the planets. Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is also known as the ” Red Planet ” because it looks red. The reason for the red appearance is iron oxide on its surface. It is an Earth-like planet. It has a thin atmosphere, which is mainly made up of carbon dioxide and features cold, dry weather. Mars has 2 tiny moons, Deimos and Phobos. Mars has the biggest volcano, Olympus Mons, and the Valles Marineris, a big canyon. Astronauts believe that there were possibilities of water on Mars in the past, and they also think about life on Mars and try to research it.
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Venus:
In the formation of the galaxy, Venus is the second planet from the sun. It is the nearest neighbor of the Earth in the solar system. It is the hottest planet in the solar system because it has a thick, toxic atmosphere mainly made up of carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid present in the clouds. Its surface temperatures are up to 475°C (900°F). The size of Venus is similar to that of Earth, and it is also like Earth’s ” sister planet “, the only difference is the different climate of Venus. It rotates in slow motion in the reverse direction to most planets. The day of Venus is longer than its year. Venus is generally visible from Earth as the Evening Star or Morning Star.
Jupiter:
According to science, Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system. It is famous for its big size and striking appearance. Jupiter is a gas giant, mainly made up of hydrogen and helium. Its atmosphere is from different clouds with various colors, driven by extreme storms and wind. Jupiter has over 70 moons, including the four Galilean moons, and has a powerful magnetic field, whose names are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Its famous Red Spot is a giant storm that has been raging for centuries. It is also famous for its fast rotation. It can complete a full turn in just under 10 hours. The surface of Jupiter is not solid.
Saturn:
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun, which has beautiful rings built from ice and rock, and it is the coolest planet in the solar system. It is the second-largest planet in our solar system after Jupiter. There is a beautiful theory about Saturn’s rings. It is a big planet, bigger than the Earth. Hydrogen and helium gases are present there in the most. Saturn has more than 80 moons. Titan is a famous moon of Saturn that is bigger than Mercury. Its surface is not solid; for this reason, you can’t stand on Saturn. Its atmosphere is golden-yellow. The winds are super strong there. It is cooler than the Earth because it is far from the Sun. This planet is a truly amazing one and a gem of the sky.
Neptune:
Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun, and its color is blue. Neptune is the most distant planet in our solar system, which is why it is super cold. It is a big blue ball mainly made from gas. Due to the presence of methane, its atmosphere is blue. It has the fastest winds in the solar system. It has 14 known moons and also has faint rings. Triton is the biggest moon of that. Its size is 4 times wider than Earth’s. Neptune revolves around the Sun in 165 years of Earth years. From the point of view of science and technology, It is a mysterious and beautiful planet that is full of amazing secrets.
Solar System Flashcard- 2
Uranus:
Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun. It is special because it rotates its own axis. Most of the planet rotates like a top, but Uranus tilts so much that it rotates around the sun, and it rolls like a ball. It is built from gas and ice, and a large plant. Because of gases, its appearance is green and blue. It is far from the Sun, so it is super cool in comparison to Neptune. The temperature of Uranus can drop to -224°C (-371°F). The number of faint rings is 13 in that. It has 27 moons with some funny names like Titania and Oberon. Uranus is about 2.9 billion km away from the sun, so it takes 84 Earth years to complete a class around it. Scientists think that due to the reason of a big collision with another space object a long time ago, it may be tilted sideways.
Star:
A Star shines in the sky at night, and its actual size is bigger than it appears. It is a big ball of hot, glowing gas in the sky. Majorly stars are made from hydrogen and helium. Due to the fusion process it creates energy and then shines. The nearest star to the Earth is the Sun, which gives us light and makes our environment hot so we can live. In the night, many stars are blinking in the sky that are far away from us. There are different sizes and colors of stars available in the sky. Some stars have hot temperatures and some have cold temperatures. A group of stars is known as a constellation. The lives of stars are born, grow, and die just like ours. Big stars can storm into a supernova. Stars are just like the light of the universe. They have the power to create a beautiful ambiance in the night sky.
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Galaxy:
A galaxy is a bundle of stars, planets, gas, and dust. All things are held together by gravity. The galaxy that contains our solar system is known as ” The Milky Way Galaxy “. It just looks like a big spiral with arms stretching out. We live in this galaxy. A galaxy has billions of stars, and the Sun is one of them. It’s like a giant space neighborhood. There are various shapes, like spirals, ovals, or irregular blobs of our galaxy. Some galaxies are small in size, but on the other hand, some are giant with trillions of stars. There is a black hole present in the center of many galaxies that pulls everything. In the universe, each galaxy is full of amazing things to discover. This is amazing to understand the concept of gravity in space. When you read about the galaxy, you see how big and mysterious our universe is.
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Rocket:
One of the space vehicles that can travel in space is known as a rocket. The shape of rockets is cylindrical and is built to break the gravity from Earth and zoom up into the sky. To start it, we need to burn fuel that creates a lot of energy, which helps the rocket to drive upward. In the rocket, astronauts, satellites, or even rovers are present for space exploration. The base part of the rocket is known as the booster. It helps to lift off. Sometimes, whenever its job is done, it falls away. Rockets can travel thousands of kilometers per hour, so they are super fast. With the help of the rockets, humans can visit the Moon and can also send robots to Mars. Some rockets are reusable. One of them is SpaceX. Humans can fly it again. Due to the availability of rockets, we can do research on stars, space, and planets. When a rocket starts, it lights up the sky with flame and smoke. It will be a super exciting moment to see the launch of a rocket.
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- ” How do rockets launch into space? “
- ” How fast do rockets go? “
- ” How do satellites stay in orbit? “
Meteor:
A meteor is a shiny line of light. It happens because of the entrance of small rocks or pieces of debris into the Earth’s atmosphere. You see it at night in the sky. These space rocks are known as meteoroids before they strike the atmosphere. When the meteoroids zoom through the wind at their superfast speed, they get a warm nature and start to glow, which we call a shooting star. A meteorite is a piece of a meteor that can safely land on the Earth without burning completely. There is no fixed time for a meteor. During meteor showers, you can see it in huge amounts. It occurs when our Earth goes through a trail of dust and rocks that are left by a comet. Watching this shower of meteors is something amazing to view.
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Astronaut:
Astronauts are known for space exploration. They can study the universe. Their costumes are different from ours. Astronauts’ suits protect them from any danger in space. Their dresses can save them from the extreme temperature of space, and handle the situation of a lack of air, and several types of difficulties. They need to go through years of training to face any space mission. They need to learn how to use spacecraft, fix the types of equipment, and also how survival is possible without gravity. Due to the absence of gravity, astronauts float around space. They work on the International Space Station, where they can do experiments and learn more about science and space, and they can also research how space affects the human body. They also go for space walks and keep their step outside their spacecraft to fix things or explore more. Astronauts help us to learn about planets, stars, and Earth by looking at them from space.
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- ” How miscommunication happens (and how to avoid it) ”
- ” Paragraph on ‘The History of Space Travel “
Comet:
A comet is made up of ice, rock, and dust. It is a large ice ball. It heats up when it comes closer to the Sun. For this reason, comets deliver gas and dust. These dust and gas together create a shiny tail that you can see from Earth. Tail always wants to stay away from the sun, even if the comet is moving towards it. Comets don’t follow round paths just like other planets. They have long, oval-shaped classes. They need a long time to complete a circle around the sun. Comets, like Halley’s, come back to see the Earth every few decades, on the other side others can take thousands of years. Comets can tell us about the early days of our solar system.
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- ” What Are Comets Made of? “
- ” What causes a comet to have a tail? “
- ” Could comets be the source of life on Earth? “
Pluto:
Pluto was spotted in 1930. For many years, it was counted as the 9th planet in our solar system. Pluto is the smallest planet in our solar system. It is located out of the edge of the solar system. It is a very cold planet because the distance between the sun and Pluto is very high. In 2006, our brilliant scientists decided to recategorize Pluto as a dwarf planet. That is because it is smaller than other planets and also the class of Pluto is a bit unusual. The interesting point about Pluto is, it has 5 moons. The largest moon of Pluto is known as Charon. The surface of Pluto is built from ice and rock. The atmosphere of Pluto is thin and made of nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide. If Pluto comes closer to the Sun then it moves back out again by making an oval shape in its orbit. Today, even though Pluto is not a planet now, many people who enjoy learning about space love Pluto.
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Asteroid:
An asteroid is smaller than other planets. Its surface is rocky. It revolves around the Sun just like other planets. An asteroid belt, a group of asteroids, is present between Jupiter and Mars. Most of the asteroids are present there. They are different in shape; some are very small and others are as big as a hill. They don’t have any moon. Its surface is built from rock and metal. They are remnants from the starting days of our solar system when the other planet was formed. If they crash from the earthen, it will be reason of a big problem. But they are far away from Earth. They have different sizes and shapes.
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