Space sequencing activity bundle - phases of the moon and order of planets

These sequencing foldable activities are a memorable way of teaching or re-enforcing the planets in our solar system, and the phases of the moon.

Use them as a science center, for an interactive notebook, or to support learning around space, including World Space Week.

There are 2 resources in this bundle.

Planets in our solar system

There are 3 similar options to choose from:

1. Students color the template with the planets in order (from nearest to the sun to furthest away). They also color the 2 halves of the space scene. They then cut out the template and space scene, glue the space scene to the top and bottom of the template, then fold.

2. The second option is the same, but students will cut out and order the planets before gluing and folding.

3. For the third option, students match simple facts to each of the planets before cutting and folding the template.

Please note, that the planets are not drawn to scale.

Phases of the moon

This printable activity has 4 options for you to choose from so that you can best match the needs of your students:

1: Color the phases of the moon, cut, glue, and fold.

2. (print in color): Identify the phases of the moon, write them on the template, glue, cut and fold.

3. Color the phases of the moon, sequence them on the template, glue, cut, and fold. There are 2 label options for this template - one has the letter 'b' on the phases of the moon to show students which part to color black.

4. Color the phases of the moon, cut and sequence them, write the names of each stage, glue, cut, and fold. The phases of the moon include the letter 'b' to show which part to color black.

UK and US versions are included, as well as a visual guide showing how to fold.