Planet Worksheet
Name: ________________________________________ Planet: ________________________________________
Discuss the characteristics of your planet:
How large is your planet compared to other planets? What is the diameter of the planet? What is the planet’s mass? Does your planet have any moons or rings? How many? What is your planet made of? What is the surface of your planet like? Does your planet have an atmosphere? What are the temperatures on your planet? How does gravity affect your weight? What is the weight difference between your weight on earth and your weight on your planet?
Discuss the location of your planet:
Where is your planet located in relationship to the sun? What is the orbit path in relationship to the sun? How long would it take to get to your planet if you: Flew in a jet? Drove in a car? Traveled in a spaceship
Miscellaneous Information
Explain who your planet was named after. How long is a year on your planet? How long is a day on our planet? Can you see your planet from Earth?