Teacher Resource

Free Solar System Poster for the Classroom

Help students explore the wonders of space with this visually engaging solar system poster. Perfect for science classrooms, student folders, or learning walls.

📚 Overview

This free printable Solar System Poster introduces students to the eight planets of our solar system in a clear, colourful layout. Featuring the Sun and all major planets—Mercury through Neptune—this resource supports student learning about planetary order, names, and relative positions in space.

Ideal for early and middle years classrooms, the poster brings science content to life and serves as a vibrant visual aid for discussions about astronomy and space exploration.

 

✅ This poster provides:

  • All eight planets of the solar system in correct order
  • Visual identification of the Sun, inner and outer planets
  • A student-friendly layout suitable for both individual and group learning
  • Compact size for display, digital sharing, or print-and-use handouts

 

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Tips

  • 🌍 Classroom Display: Add this poster to your science wall to anchor space-related learning.
  • 🚀 Lesson Starter: Use the poster as a launchpad for lessons on planets, gravity, or solar system structure.
  • 🧠 Memory Aid: Encourage students to create mnemonics using the planet names as shown on the poster.

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