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Outer Space Science: Discover the wonders of the cosmos with our free printable worksheets for Year 2 students. Explore planets, stars, and galaxies while enhancing learning and curiosity.

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Outer Space worksheets for Year 2 are an excellent resource for teachers looking to engage their students in the exciting world of Science, specifically Earth & Space Science. These worksheets are designed to help young learners explore the wonders of our universe, while also reinforcing key concepts and vocabulary related to outer space. With a variety of activities, such as labeling planets, identifying constellations, and understanding the phases of the moon, these worksheets provide a comprehensive and age-appropriate introduction to the vastness of space. Teachers can utilize these worksheets to supplement their existing curriculum, or as a stand-alone unit on Earth & Space Science. By incorporating Outer Space worksheets for Year 2 into their lesson plans, educators can spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning about the cosmos.

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Check out our collection of space worksheets for kids. We have a variety of space themed printable worksheets that range from worksheets that teach kids about the solar system to worksheets that help kids practice counting with a space theme. Just click on any of the images of the space worksheets below to view the bigger picture and print out your copy in pdf format.

Name the Planets Worksheet

Name the Planets Worksheet

Objects of the Solar System Worksheet

Objects of the Solar System Worksheet

Planet Earth Worksheet

Planet Earth Worksheet

Planet Jupiter Worksheet

Planet Jupiter Worksheet

Planet Mars Worksheet

Planet Mars Worksheet

Planet Mercury Worksheet

Planet Mercury Worksheet

Planet Neptune Worksheet

Planet Neptune Worksheet

Planet Report Worksheet

Planet Report Worksheet

Planet Saturn Worksheet

Planet Saturn Worksheet

Planet Uranus Worksheet

Planet Uranus Worksheet

Planet Venus Worksheet

Planet Venus Worksheet

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Solar System Worksheet

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Space Alphabetical Order Worksheet

Space Color by Number

Space Color by Number

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Space Matching Worksheet

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Space Missing Vowels Worksheet

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Space Picture Matching Worksheet

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Space Themed Counting Practice Worksheet

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Space Themed Counting Worksheet

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Space Themed Handwriting Worksheet

number eight worksheet

Space Themed Number Eight Worksheet

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Space Themed Number Eighteen Worksheet

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Space Themed Number Eleven Worksheet

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Space Themed Number Five Worksheet

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Space Themed Number Six Worksheet

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Space Themed Spelling Worksheet

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Things that are Different Worksheet - Space Theme

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Write Planets in Order Worksheet

Write Planets in Order Worksheet

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Tim Peake Project Activities

This list supports the Tim Peake Primary Project, containing resources which link to many aspects of the curriculum and to Tim Peake's mission to the International Space Station. Including background information, key subject knowledge and activities for use in the classroom, they offer a range of opportunities to help children and teachers become more aware of space and the opportunities this may hold in the future. Ideas include lessons with a focus on science, geography, PE, mathematics and art.

Further resources are available on the Tim Peake page.

Is There Anyone Out There?

Quality Assured Category: Science Publisher: ESERO-UK

 This resource contains fun experiments that help children learn the skills of practical investigation. Analyse martian soil samples to find evidence of life, investigate craters and volcanoes and find the best site for a Mars rover. An excellent way of working scientifically using space as a context.

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The Great British Space Dinner

Quality Assured Collection Category: Design and technology Publisher: UK Space Agency

A wealth of resources, including videos and activity ideas. The primary school collection will help support learning more about healthy eating, health and cooking – all through the exciting context of space.

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Mission X: train like an astronaut *suitable for home teaching*

Quality Assured Category: Cross curricular Publisher: UK Space Agency

This free education programme developed by NASA scientists and fitness professional working with astronaut and space agencies across the world uses the excitement of space exploration to inspire students to learn more about nutrition, exercise, science and space exploration. Designed for 8 -14 year olds, the challenges can be adapted for younger age groups. They look at:

  •  Science Challenges relating to bone density, hydration and nutrition
  • PE Challenges which look at the implications of living and working in a microgravity environment.

Imaging the Earth

Quality Assured Category: Computing Publisher: ESERO-UK

Linking to many aspects of geography this lesson uses satellite images of the Earth to identify various locations on the Earth. The images could almost be postcards from TimP eake showing his view from the ISS as he travels around the Earth.  

The activities build map skills and recognition of  physical geography features in familiar and unfamiliar locations. Mathematics activities focused on scale and using coordinates sit alongside digital literacy tasks requiring analysis of web-based sources for research. Children will also learn about the important role played by satellites in disaster relief.

Links could also be made to Literacy with children writing postcards from space showing the view and describing what they see, or talking about some aspect of life on the ISS.

International Space Station (ISS) Education Kit - Primary

Quality Assured Category: Science Publisher: European Space Agency (ESA)

A great resource with lots of ideas for planning lessons across the curriculum using space as a stimulus.

Looks at life in space and what is it like to live and work on board the International Space Station.

It includes: background information, worksheets, colour posters and a teachers' guide.

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Rosetta - primary resource book

Resources for all ages of primary children from 5-11. They look at many aspects of Earth and Space.

The solar panels activity could help children understand more about the solar panels on the International Space Station. The Soft landing activity could be linked to Tim’s re-entry.

These short animations tell the story of Rosetta and Philae and are a great introduction to running activities.

Look to the Future: the Future Needs STEM

Quality Assured Category: Careers Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

This careers pack, for primary schools, uses space as a context to highlight the importance of STEM subjects. It highlights some of the STEM career opportunities available so that children can explore the breadth of jobs opportunities available.

Containing seven activities which also link to many aspects of PSHE, children look at the skills and qualities required for various jobs and the impostance of communication, teamwork and problem solving.

In activity 5   they create a personalised ‘crew patch’ for a space mission that shows their  interests, strengths and hopes for the future.  

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Space Case - Borrow the spacecraft materials kit

This activity has been created for use with the ‘Space Case’, a specially designed resource box available from Space Ambassadors working with schools on the Tim Peake Primary Project. Investigate properties of materials and decide which would be suitable for use on a spacecraft, in this resource aimed at upper primary children. Children  investigate eleven materials looking at mass, magnetic attraction, impact tests, electrical and thermal conductivity. They plan tests, record their findings and draw their own conclusions. Finally reporting back on which materials they think are most suitable for the satellite and why.

Principia Space Diary

Quality Assured Category: Science Publisher: Curved House Kids Ltd

The Principia Mission Space Diary aims to help children find out more about the Principia mission, to strengthen literacy and visual literacy skills and engage children in STEM learning. The diary is supported over the six months of Tim's mission by lesson plans released each month. The first set of teaching notes accompanies this resource, to ensure that you receive the lesson plans for the next six months sign up here .

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Tim Peake Project: Stickers

This resource contains a sheet of fifty four space themed printable stickers. The stickers have been designed specially for the Tim Peake Primary Project

Rocket Science: Primary Schools Resource Pack

Quality Assured Category: Science Publisher: RHS Campaign for School Gardening

The Rocket Science Primary Resource Pack contains three classroom activities that consider the potential for our long term survival there. The activities have been designed to support learning in Maths, English, Design and Technology and Art. From what plants need to grow and the parts of the plant that we eat, to a more advanced understanding of the role plants play in a healthy diet and ecosystem, and the way they can adapt themselves to changing environmental conditions.

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EO Detective 7-11

Quality Assured Collection Category: Cross curricular Publisher: National Centre for Earth Observation

Aimed at primary learners, these resources link to aspects of mathematics, geography, science and computing.The activities use early astronaut photographs to encourage children to think about what features on the Earth look like from space, and satellite images to enable students to measure the growth of a city and the shrinking of a glacier.

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The magic of light

This set of eight enquiry-based activities aimed at 8-10 year olds allows pupils to study light and colour using spectroscopes and colour wheels. P upils work individually or in groups to build a spectroscope that can be used to look at light sources. They look at the composition of white light and how complex colours are made up of combinations of the three basic colours (red, green and blue). They can then make their own complex colours by mixing basic colours in a colour wheel, and can make white light with a colour wheel containing all the colours of the rainbow.

Principia mission - maths in space

Quality Assured Category: Mathematics Publisher: UK Space Agency

In this collection of mathematics resources children explore familiar and unfamiliar mathematical ideas relating to Tim’s Principia mission, including estimation, measures, combinations, permutations and probability. The resource comes in three packs that each focus on different areas of the principia mission, Pack 1 relates most to the primary curriculum and includes calculating how much you eat, exploring how to get six months’ worth of food to the International Space Station.

Paxi animations

Quality Assured Collection Category: Science Publisher: European Space Agency (ESA)

This collection of short animations introduce us to Paxi, the alien explorer and European Space Agency mascot. Paxi introduces himself, then explores the Solar System, investigates comets and looks at how scientists aim to find out if there is evidence for life on Mars. These animations are a great introduction to learning about space and ESA missions in a way that is accessible to children.

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Follow the adventures of Rosetta and Philae, in this animated adventure of chasing and landing on comets.

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Welcome to the space section of this site. there are now 61 space worksheets to choose from with more being added regularly. this is one such worksheet that is best used with intermediate learners. it is a little text heavy but you can rework the article to match you students’ level better. there are several types of exercises including multiple choice and fill in the blank questions as well as a writing activity; the answer key is included. if you would like to focus on a different topic, browse this section for other options. perhaps you have already talked about space with your students, in which case submit your worksheets and activities for other busy teachers to use. while space is a topic usually reserved for science class, you may choose to include it in your course for a few reasons. if the topic appears in your textbook, you have decided to conduct a joint activity with the science teacher, or your students are especially enthusiastic about the topic, you should devote some class time to talking about space. keep in mind that you will often have to introduce a lot of new vocabulary when talking about space because most scientific words are not taught in conversational english classes. once students have learned the necessary vocabulary, continue on with your fun filled space lesson. read more... ...less.

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Go to Mindfulness Planet Colouring Pages teaching resource

Mindfulness Planet Colouring Pages

Get mindful with this set of planet-themed mindful colouring sheets.

Go to Space Word Search teaching resource

Space Word Search

Review science vocabulary terms with an engaging space word search.

Go to The Solar System – Cut and Paste Activity teaching resource

The Solar System – Cut and Paste Activity

Use this cut-and-paste activity to make a mini solar system book.

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3D Object Astronaut Template

3D object nets to create an amazing astronaut!

Go to Objects in the Sky – Worksheet Pack teaching resource

Objects in the Sky – Worksheet Pack

Use this set of worksheets to practise identifying and labelling objects in the sky as well as describing the moon, stars, sun and clouds.

Go to Objects in the Sky – Teaching Presentation teaching resource

Objects in the Sky – Teaching Presentation

Teach your students about the moon, sun, stars and clouds with this 24-slide teaching presentation.

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Planet Bookmark

Help students remember the order of the planets with these personalised planet bookmarks.

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Inner vs. Outer Planets – Cut and Paste Worksheet

Sort inner and outer solar system planets with this cut-and-paste science worksheet.

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Objects in the Sky – Mini Workbook

Observe, describe and illustrate different objects in the sky with this printable mini-workbook.

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Day and Night Mini-Book

Learn about the differences between night and day with this printable mini-book.

Go to Objects in the Sky – Writing Prompts teaching resource

Objects in the Sky – Writing Prompts

Describe objects in the sky, such as the clouds, moon and sun, with this set of 8 space science writing prompts.

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Moon Phases – Cut and Paste Activity

Create a diagram showing the different moon phases and their names with this cut-and-paste activity sheet.

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Objects in the Sky – Exit Tickets

Assess understanding of different objects in the sky with this set of 24 exit tickets.

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Space - Word Wall Vocabulary

Use these space vocabulary words and space terms to unlock the solar system for your elementary students as they learn about space, the solar system, and the world far beyond your school.

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All About Stars – Mini-Book

Learn about the stars in the night sky with this printable mini-book designed for year 1 and 2 students.

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Day and Night Venn Diagram

Brainstorm the similarities and differences between day and night using this Venn Diagram worksheet with your students.

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Phases of the Moon – Journal Project

Observe, describe and record patterns of the lunar cycle with this moon-tracking project.

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Objects in the Sky – Interactive Activity

Demonstrate an underestansding of the sun, moon, stars and clouds with this interactive activity.

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Objects in the Sky – Write the Room Activity

Improve your students’ understanding of science vocabulary terms that relate to objects in the sky with this 'Write the Room’ activity.

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Phases of the Moon Worksheet for Year 2

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Day and Night Cycle Poster

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Sun Facts Writing Template

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Objects in the Sky – Vocabulary Cards and Writing Templates

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Solar and Lunar Eclipse Posters

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Objects in the Sky – Sorting Activity

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Objects in the Sky – Interactive Peg Cards

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Looking to see the planetary parade June 3? NASA says you may be disappointed. Here's why.

If you're wanting to see a parade of planets, experts say later this month may be better for viewing an actual celestial show..

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Folks who are expecting to see a dazzling parade of planets on Monday June 3 may be disappointed by what they end up seeing in the sky and, instead, experts are saying they should manage their expectations and wait until the end of the month to see the planetary alignment .

The past couple of months have been pretty eventful for backyard astronomers. First, the solar eclipse in April, then the northern lights made a rare appearance in May, and now a parade of planets will make its 2024 debut.

Stargazers are supposed to be able to see six planets, Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn, aligned.

However, experts from NASA and Astronomers Without Borders both agree that it won't be the best time to see the planetary parade. That's because Uranus, Mercury and Jupiter will be swallowed up by the sun's light and be too close to the horizon to be visible.

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Experts say be patient: Planet parade will be more of a show later in June

"To me, the closest thing to a planet parade is June 29th, when you’ll have Saturn, the third-quarter Moon, Mars, and Jupiter arrayed across the sky at dawn," Preston Dyches, a public engagement specialist for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory told USA TODAY. Dyches has a background in astronomy and hosts NASA's " What's Up ," a monthly video series that describes what's happening in the night sky.

Andrew Fazekas, the communications manager for Astronomers Without Borders, says that when it comes to the planetary parade on June 3, it will be nearly impossible to see all the planets with the naked eye.

Both Fazekas and Dyches agree that it's better to see the planetary parade on June 29, instead.

On June 3, Jupiter, Mercury and Uranus are going to be "way too close to the sun," said Fazekas. So, it will be difficult to see those three planets.

So, folks who do decide to rise before the sun does on Monday morning just to get a glimpse at this celestial phenomenon could be setting themselves up for disappointment.

In this case, good things come to those who wait. And waiting until the end of the month will give stargazers a better chance at viewing the planets.

"If you're patient and you wait until the end of the month, these planets will move farther away from the sun higher up in the early morning sky," Fazekas told USA TODAY "So, that you will get an easier chance to pick them out in the sky.

Folks will not only get a better view of the planetary parade if they wait until June 29, but they'll be able to gaze at the stars on Friday night into Saturday morning, instead of having to view it during the work week like they would this Monday morning.

Excitement from solar eclipse, northern lights creating planet parade hype

People are expecting to see something amazing the morning of June 3, said Fazekas. But, he's worried the expectations set by two very viral celestial events, the solar eclipse and northern lights, and sensationalization on social media could raise people's expectations a bit too high and lead to a lackluster experience.

He adds that he's concerned one bad experience that was overhyped online could steal people's enthusiasm about astronomy.

"What worries me is that we set people up for disappointment," said Fazekas "And then they won't want to do it again."

According to Fazekas, he's never seen so many people interested in sky-watching, and he doesn't want the excitement to end.

What will you be able to see?

According to a program called SkySafari Pro, you will be able to see the following during the planetary parade on June 29:

  • Jupiter, which will be closest to the horizon.

What is a planetary parade?

Basically, it's when the planets form a straight line and look like they're marching across the night sky and form a sort of space parade.

It's also known as a large planetary alignment, states Delaware Online , a part of the USA TODAY Network.

What equipment do you need to view a planetary parade?

According to Fazekas, you will still need binoculars and telescopes to see some of the planets.

"Neptune is a planet that you need strong binoculars or a small telescope to be able to see," said Fazekas. "And it's not easy to find either."

Folks who go out to stargaze on June 28, will be able to see Neptune right next to the moon. On June 29, it will be farther away from the moon, and be above it instead.

Apps, like Skyview on the Apple app store, can turn people's phones into a tool that helps them identify celestial bodies in the night sky.

Where will you be able to see the planetary parade?

According to Fazekas, people will need to do the following to get a view of the planetary parade:

  • Get up early, before sunrise.
  • Find a spot with a clear view that faces the east or southeastern sky.
  • Have your binoculars or telescope ready to view planets that aren't visible to the naked eye.

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Virgin Galactic completes final spaceflight before two-year pause

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WASHINGTON - Virgin Galactic on June 8 successfully completed its last spaceflight before heading into a two-year pause on commercial operations to upgrade its fleet, as the space tourism company seeks to finally turn a profit.

“Galactic07 is back on terra firma, now as astronauts!” the company said on X, formerly Twitter, referring to a team of two pilots and two passengers.

“Our pilots, crew and spaceship have landed safely at Spaceport America, New Mexico.”

A huge carrier plane took off from the runway at 8.31am Mountain Time and climbed to an altitude of some 13,500m over approximately 50 minutes.

After that, it released from under its wings a spaceplane that soared at supersonic speed to the edge of space, where the passengers were able to enjoy a few minutes of weightlessness and admire the Earth’s curve.

It landed on the same runway at 9.41am, having accelerated to Mach 2.96, almost three times the speed of sound.

One of the private was Mr Tuva Atasever, a Turkish space agency astronaut, whose seat was contracted through another space company, Axiom, while the names of the other three were revealed only after landing.

They were Mr Anand “Andy” Harish Sadhwani, a propulsion engineer at SpaceX, New York real estate developer and aeroplane pilot Irving Izchak Pergament, and Italian investment adviser Giorgio Manenti.

During the flight, Mr Atasever wore custom headgear with brain activity monitoring sensors to collect physiological data, a dosimeter, and two commercially available insulin pens to examine the ability to administer accurate insulin doses in microgravity, Virgin said, in a statement.

Last flight before pause

It was the seventh commercial flight for the company founded in 2004 by British tycoon Richard Branson, in an emerging suborbital tourism market where its main competitor is Blue Origin, owned by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos.

It was also the final flight for its current spaceplane called VSS Unity, which it intends to replace with two next-generation “Delta class” ships, currently under construction in Arizona, with test flights due in 2025 before commercial operations in 2026.

The future of the company is at stake as it seeks at long last to get into the black. Virgin is burning through cash, losing more than US$100 million (S$134 million) in each of the past two quarters, with its reserves standing at US$867 million at the end of March.

It also laid off 185 people, or 18 per cent of its workforce, late in 2023. Its shares are currently trading at 85 cents, down from US$55 in 2021, the year Mr Branson himself flew, garnering global headlines.

While similar in appearance to Unity, the Delta ships will carry six passengers, compared to the current four. Seat prices will be set at US$600,000 and up to 125 flights are projected per year, the company says, hoping to turn around its fortunes.

Some are sceptical, however.

“Virgin Galactic investors can look forward to owning a stock generating essentially zero revenue for the next 18 to 30 months – and that’s if everything goes as planned, and the Delta program doesn’t get delayed,” The Motley Fool wrote, in a note to investors this week.

Blue Origin, which launches on a small suborbital rocket, resumed crewed flights in May after its own hiatus of nearly two years, though it experienced an anomaly with one of the three landing parachutes failing to fully inflate, which could delay the next mission. AFP

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