Planet Report Worksheets (Free Planet Research Templates)

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These free planet report worksheets give kids a place to collect facts, color, and share what they learn about space. The 20-page PDF includes research templates for the eight planets, plus the Sun and Earth’s Moon, each in color and black-and-white.

Use one planet research template for a short homeschool lesson, or let each student choose a different planet for a class project. These are blank worksheets for children to complete, rather than ready-filled planet fact sheets.

Turn your research into a hands-on display with our free printable solar system craft. Kids can color and assemble their chosen planet, then place their completed report beside it.

Why You’ll Love These Planet Report Templates

• A place to organize facts: Prompts help children decide what to look up and where to record it.
• Two print options: Choose colorful headings or the black-and-white version to save ink.
• Flexible for different learners: Complete a few sections together or use the whole page for independent research.
• Easy to share: Children can use their finished worksheet as notes for a short presentation.

For children who would enjoy a coloring activity alongside the research, our planet coloring pages make an easy companion.

Materials

• Planet report worksheet PDF: Get the free printable set using the signup below.
• Printer paper: Regular paper works well for writing and coloring.
• Pencil: Write notes and revise answers as you research.
• Crayons or colored pencils: Color the illustrations and personalize the page.
• Research sources: Use a space book, classroom materials, or a trusted science website.

What’s Included in the Printable

The set contains 10 subjects in two versions, for 20 pages total: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, the Sun, and Earth’s Moon. The Sun is a star and the Moon is a natural satellite; the extra pages let you explore them alongside the planets.

The planet pages include space for three fun facts, distance from the Sun, position in the solar system, discovery information, rotation and revolution, atmosphere, moons, size, rings, and temperature. The Sun and Moon pages have their own research prompts.

The color versions have colorful headings and writing areas, with outlined illustrations for children to color. Choose the black-and-white pages if you prefer a printer-friendly option.

How to Use the Planet Research Worksheets

1. Choose a subject and print its page. Select either the color or black-and-white version. You do not need to print the whole PDF.
2. Read the prompts together. Pick the sections you want to complete and talk about unfamiliar words before starting.
3. Research one section at a time. Use a book or trusted website, and help children find the relevant information.
4. Write short notes. Encourage children to use their own words and include units with measurements.
5. Color and share. Decorate the illustration, then choose three interesting facts to tell a partner or the class.

Research Tips for Kids

Start with a source such as NASA’s planet information pages. Read together when needed, and write the book title or website and the date used on the back of the worksheet.

Check what a measurement means. Use the same units when comparing planets, and label whether a distance is an average. Rotation means spinning on an axis; revolution means traveling around another object.

Handle discovery questions thoughtfully. If your source says an object has been known since ancient times, write that rather than guessing a discoverer or year. If a prompt does not apply to your subject, mark it “not applicable” or skip it.

Keep the task manageable. Younger children can start with three fun facts and a drawing. Older students can complete more sections and explain where they found their answers.

Review space vocabulary with our space crossword puzzle before or after working on the reports.

Classroom and Homeschool Ideas

Compare two planets. Have partners research different planets, then find one similarity and one difference using their completed pages.

Build a class reference book. Collect the finished reports in a folder so students can revisit everyone’s discoveries. Keep source notes with each page.

Practice report writing. Turn the worksheet notes into a short paragraph with a topic sentence and two or three supporting facts. Children can also use their notes for an oral presentation.

If your child chooses the Moon, follow up with our lunar eclipse fold-out activity to explore another space topic.

Printing Tips

Open the 20-page PDF and preview it before printing. Enter only the page numbers you need in your printer settings, and check that you selected the color or black-and-white version you wanted. Print single-sided if you plan to add source notes on the back.

If any borders are cut off, choose “Fit to page.” Print one test sheet before making classroom copies. Regular printer paper is usually enough; cardstock is optional for a display.

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Start with the planet your child is most curious about and let their questions guide the lesson. A few well-researched facts can be a great starting point. Save the finished report to revisit as you learn more about the solar system.