Solar System Worksheets for Grades 6–8 Science
In middle school science, students explore the solar system, learning about planets, moons, asteroids, and how gravity shapes their movements. They also discover how gravity affects objects in space and on Earth, connecting these concepts to broader ideas in forces, motion, and energy.
Here you’ll find a range of solar system worksheets, gravity worksheets, interactive lessons, and quizzes designed for grades 6–8. Teachers can use these materials for class activities, homework, or assessments—online with a code or as printable handouts. All resources can be copied, edited, or created from scratch using AI to fit your class needs.
Materials (7 materials)
Lesson
Gravity and orbits
This material helps 7th-grade students practice understanding gravity's role in planetary orbits and tides through questions about forces, statements, step-by-step processes, and fill-in-the-blank exercises, encouraging comprehension of core concepts.
Science · Grade 7 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Worksheet
Solar system scale and objects
Students practice identifying solar system objects, including asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets, by answering multiple-choice and matching questions. The lesson emphasizes understanding scale models and the relative positions of objects from the Sun.
Science · Grade 8 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Worksheet
Gravity and orbits practice
This 7th-grade practice activity helps students understand gravity and orbits by answering questions about the factors affecting gravitational force, the principles that keep planets in orbit, and how changes influence gravitational attraction. Students also arrange steps to demonstrate how gravity causes planetary orbits.
Science · Grade 7 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Worksheet
Solar system practice
This 6th-grade solar system practice helps students identify planets in order, distinguish between inner and outer planets, and recall key facts through question types like multiple choice, ordering tasks, and fill-in-the-blank exercises.
Science · Grade 6 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Lesson
Our solar system
This 6th-grade lesson on our solar system helps students practice identifying planets, moons, and small bodies through various question types, including multiple-choice, sequencing, and fill-in-the-blank exercises to reinforce understanding of celestial features.
Science · Grade 6 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Test
Solar system and gravity test
The 8th-grade Solar System and Gravity Test helps students practice understanding orbits, gravity, and solar system objects through multiple-choice and short-answer questions, encouraging application of concepts like planetary motion, dwarf planets, and orbital paths.
Science · Grade 8 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Test
Solar system quiz
This 6th-grade solar system quiz helps students practice identifying planets, moons, and the Sun through multiple-choice and short-answer questions, enhancing their understanding of celestial objects and their characteristics.
Science · Grade 6 · New · Oct 15, 2026
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Questions teachers ask
What topics do these solar system worksheets cover?
They include the structure of the solar system, planet characteristics, the role of gravity, orbital motion, and how gravity influences objects in space.
Can I edit or customize the worksheets for my class?
Yes, you can copy any worksheet, change the questions or format, and even create new materials with AI support to match your lesson plans.
Are these materials suitable for both in-class and homework use?
All worksheets and lessons can be assigned online or printed for classroom or homework use, making them flexible for different teaching needs.