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 * Step #1: Learn the names of the planets and their order from the sun. **

Directions: The planet that is closest to the sun will be number 1; the second closest will be number 2. Follow this pattern and write the name of a planet in each box.

Tips: Use the linked picture to help you. Make sure you are looking at the planets in the TOP row!

[|Solar System Picture]


 * Step #2: List the planets from smallest to largest. **

Directions: Write the smallest planet beside number 1; the next in size beside number 2. Follow this pattern to list the planets from smallest to largest.

Tips: Use the linked table to figure out the correct order. Use the numbers in the FIRST column labeled "True Diameter." Start with the smallest number and work up to the largest number.

[|Measures of the Planets]


 * Step #3: Match the name of the planet with its description. **

Directions: Write the letters of the descriptions in the blanks before each planet name.

Tips: Use the linked planet descriptions and information to help you. You will probably have to go back and forth between the descriptions and the information. Do the easier descriptions FIRST!

[|Information About the Planets and Dwarf Planets]




 * Step #4: Make up a silly sentence. **

Directions: Create an easy way to remember the names of the planets in order from the Sun.

Tips: Each word in the sentence should begin with the first letter of a planet. Your sentence does not have to make sense and can be as silly as you want! Use the example below to help you understand what to do, but use DIFFERENT words on your paper.

**M**y **V**ery **E**nthusiastic **M**other **J**ust **S**erved **U**s **N**achos