Earth Space Science
Mr. Winter (C-226)
Name
Class 2 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 7
Date
We will be examining the similarities and differences among the planets. There are 4 comparisons that
we will make, each comparing 3 different aspects. Color the boxes to the right of the words TRUE and
FALSE, each a different color. Use the Planet Cards to compare the information given. For example, in
the first comparison you will determine whether each planet is “Larger than Earth”, “Has Moon(s)”, and
“Has Ring(s)” and color the boxes accordingly. Than place the planet name in the appropriate spot on
the triple VENN diagram (You can place a planet outside the VENN). You will repeat this procedure for 3
more comparisons.
PLANET
TRUE
FALSE
Color
Larger than
Earth
Has
Moon(s)
Color
Has Ring(s)
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Has Ring(s)
PLANET
TRUE
FALSE
Color
Gravity >
Earth
Mass >
Earth
Color
Diameter >
Earth
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Diameter > Earth
Earth Space Science
Mr. Winter (C-226)
Name
PLANET
Class 2 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 7
TRUE
FALSE
Color
Day > 20
Hrs.
Year > 700
Days
Date
Color
Distance
from Sun >
2AU
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Distance from Sun > 2AU
PLANET
TRUE
FALSE
Color
Inner
Planet
Outer
Planet
Color
Your Choice
__________
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Write 5 sentences describing any similarity or difference between the planets.
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________