Grade 3ScienceTEKS 3.9B

Grade 3 Science TEKS 3.9B:Order of Planets

Free, teacher-ready lessons and worksheets for Order of Planets in Grade 3 Science, fully aligned to Texas TEKS 3.9B.

Identify the order of the planets in Earth's solar system in relation to the Sun

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      TEKS 3.9B: Order of Planets

      • Order of the Planets

        About this lesson

        Learning Target: I can name the 8 planets in our solar system in order starting at the Sun.

        Focuses On:

        • The order of the planets in our solar system starting at the Sun.

        Builds On:

        This is the first time that students are introduced to other planets.

        Next Level:

        7.9A:

        describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, comets, Kuiper belt, and Oort cloud

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        This lesson is designed to support students' understanding of the order of the planets in our solar system, beginning with the Sun.


        The lesson begins by introducing the four inner, terrestrial planets and then moves on to the four outer, gas giant planets. Students will learn and use mnemonic devices to remember the order of all eight planets.


        This serves as the students' first formal introduction to the planets in our solar system, providing a foundational knowledge that will be expanded upon in 7th grade.

        Grade 3ScienceTEKS 3.9B

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      TEKS 3.9B: Order of Planets

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      • The Sun, Earth, and Moon

        Grade 3ScienceTEKS 3.9B

      • Order of the Planets

        Grade 3ScienceTEKS 3.9B

      • Skill Builder: The Sun, Earth, and Moon

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      • Skill Builder: Order of the Planets

        Grade 3ScienceTEKS 3.9B

      • Full Topic: The Solar System

        Grade 3ScienceTEKS 3.9B

      • CER: The Solar System

        Grade 3ScienceTEKS 3.9B

      • Skill Builder: CER: The Solar System

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      • Vocabulary: The Solar System

        Grade 3ScienceTEKS 3.9B

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How do you teach Order of Planets to 3rd graders?

      To teach Order of Planets to 3rd grade Science students, anchor the concept in a hands-on investigation or real-world phenomenon, then build academic vocabulary and scientific reasoning through guided practice. TEKS 3.9B asks students to identify the order of the planets in Earth's solar system in relation to the Sun. Crystal Instruction's free ClearLessons for 3.9B walk through this progression with modeling, guided practice, and built-in checks for understanding, while the ClearSheets provide scaffolded practice. You can download both free on this page.

      What is 3.9B in 3rd grade Science?

      TEKS 3.9B is a 3rd grade Science standard for Order of Planets. It requires students to identify the order of the planets in Earth's solar system in relation to the Sun. It is part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Grade 3 Science.

      Where can I find free TEKS 3.9B lessons and worksheets?

      You can download free TEKS 3.9B lessons and worksheets directly on this page — no login or account required. Crystal Instruction provides free PDF versions of our Order of Planets ClearLessons and ClearSheets for Grade 3 Science, and each one is also available as an interactive lesson inside the full Crystal Instruction platform.

      What skills are included in 3rd grade Order of Planets?

      TEKS 3.9B (Order of Planets) covers the following 3rd grade Science skills: students learn to identify the order of the planets in Earth's solar system in relation to the Sun. Free resources for this standard include Order of the Planets.

      Are TEKS 3.9B resources aligned to STAAR?

      Although Grade 3 Science is not directly tested on the Texas STAAR test, TEKS 3.9B builds the foundational skills students need for later STAAR assessments. Every Crystal Instruction ClearSheet for 3.9B is STAAR-aligned, and our ClearLessons are built to STAAR rigor using released STAAR test items, so students practice Order of Planets at the depth STAAR expects.