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5th Grade Earth, Sun, and Moon worksheets

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Earth, Sun, and Moon

Grade 5 Science Worksheet

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Read each fact. Circle whether it is about Earth, the Sun or the Moon.

  1. Makes its own light.

    • Earth
    • the Sun
    • the Moon

  2. Has an atmosphere with air to breathe.

    • Earth
    • the Sun
    • the Moon

  3. Has less gravity than Earth.

    • Earth
    • the Sun
    • the Moon

  4. Is about 93 million miles from Earth.

    • Earth
    • the Sun
    • the Moon

  5. Can harm eyes if you stare at it.

    • Earth
    • the Sun
    • the Moon

  6. Looks bright at night.

    • Earth
    • the Sun
    • the Moon

  7. Looks small because it is far away.

    • Earth
    • the Sun
    • the Moon

  8. Has dark areas called maria.

    • Earth
    • the Sun
    • the Moon

  9. Spins from west to east.

    • Earth
    • the Sun
    • the Moon

  10. Has day and night because it spins.

    • Earth
    • the Sun
    • the Moon
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About this worksheet

Earth spins once a day, which gives day and night, and it travels around the Sun once a year, which with its tilt gives the seasons. The Sun is a star, a ball of hot gas that gives off light and heat. The Moon is a rocky ball that orbits Earth about once a month and shines only by reflecting sunlight.

On this fifth grade sheet a child reads ten facts and circles whether each is about Earth, the Sun or the Moon. Each version has different facts, and the answer key gives every answer.

What your child will learn

  • Know how Earth moves
  • Know that the Sun is a star
  • Know that the Moon reflects light
  • Link movements to day, night and seasons

NGSS standard: 5-ESS1-2

Worked example

Spinning once every 24 hours is Earth. Giving off its own light is the Sun. Reflecting sunlight and showing phases is the Moon.

Common mistake

Thinking the Moon makes its own light, or that the Sun moves around Earth.

Helpful hint

Makes its own light and heat: the Sun. Reflects light and orbits us: the Moon. Spins, tilts and travels around the Sun: Earth.

Next skill: Stars and Apparent BrightnessEarlier: The Water Cycle

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with earth, sun, and moon?

Thinking the Moon makes its own light, or that the Sun moves around Earth.

How can I help my child with earth, sun, and moon?

Makes its own light and heat: the Sun. Reflects light and orbits us: the Moon. Spins, tilts and travels around the Sun: Earth.

Are these 5th grade science worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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