3rd Grade The Sun, Earth, and Moon

3rd Grade The Sun, Earth, and Moon Worksheet (Earth and Space, TEKS 3.9A)

Students learn that the Sun is a star, Earth is the planet we live on, and the Moon is a ball of rock that moves around Earth, write S, E, or M for each clue, then circle which one is a star, a planet, or moves around Earth. Simple black and white doodles and big, easy to read text keep the focus on the science, not the reading. No prior knowledge is needed: the page teaches the idea first.

What's Inside

• A teach strip on the Sun, Earth, and Moon, including that the Sun is much bigger
• Part A: write S, E, or M for each clue, with one done
• Part B: circle the answer to three short questions, with one done
• A friendly squirrel guide that points out the key idea
• A visual answer key with answers marked in red, plus a short teacher note

How Teachers Use It

Use it as a mini lesson follow up, a quick check, or a science center. It takes 6 to 8 minutes and prints clearly in black and white. The focus skill is describing the Sun, Earth, and Moon as parts of the solar system, part of the grade 3 earth and space strand.

Why It Works

Each sheet teaches one idea with everyday objects kids already know. Every activity has a done for you example, and students only circle, sort, number, or write a letter or word, so they can finish on their own. Wrong choices are believable, not silly, so students have to think. Pair it with the other Earth and Space sheets to cover the Sun, Earth, and Moon, orbits, and the order of the planets.