2. Did You Know… Our solar system is made up of eight planets These planets circle around the Sun The first four planets are terrestrial planets The last four planets are called Jovian planets
3. Sun The sun is a star It provides energy such as heat and light for us here on Earth All of the planets revolve around the sun
4. Mercury Means: Roman messenger god Type: Terrestrial Moons: None
5. Venus Means: Roman goddess of love and beauty Type: Terrestrial Moons: None
6. Earth Means: Mother of mountains , valleys and streams Type: Terrestrial Moons: One
7. Mars Means: Roman god of war Type: Terrestrial Moons: Three
8. Jupiter Means: King of the gods Type: Jovial Moons: Sixty three