Out of this world

Welcome: Out of this world
Description: The solar system consists of a central star, the Sun, and all of the smaller celestial bodies that continuously travel around it. The smaller bodies include eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, which are themselves orbited by more than 140 moons. (Only Mercury and Venus have no moons.) In addition, the solar system contains millions of rocky asteroids and billions of icy comets. All of these objects are held together in a group by the Sun's gravity.
Grade Level: 6-8
Curriculum: Social Studies
Keywords: Planets, mercury, venus, earth, mars, Jupiter Saturn , Uranus, neptune
Author(s): Sherice Clarke