Learning the Planets in Chinese: Printables and Activities for Kids
Space is one of the most fascinating topics for kids, and learning about the planets in Chinese makes it even more exciting!
With this resource, children can explore the solar system, build vocabulary, and have fun with hands-on activities that connect science and Chinese language learning!
Planets of the Solar System in Chinese
Starting from the Sun, here are the planets of our solar system in order with their Chinese names:
太阳 (Tàiyáng, Sun)
水星 (Shuǐxīng, Mercury)
金星 (Jīnxīng, Venus)
地球 (Dìqiú, Earth)
火星 (Huǒxīng, Mars)
木星 (Mùxīng, Jupiter)
土星 (Tǔxīng, Saturn)
天王星 (Tiānwángxīng, Uranus)
海王星 (Hǎiwángxīng, Neptune)
Read a Planet Booklet in Chinese with Fun Facts
In addition to flash cards, kids can enjoy a booklet with Pinyin for each planet. Each page includes:
The planet’s name in Chinese
Simple facts written in Chinese
A picture of the planet for visual support
Kids can read the booklet independently, with a partner, with the teacher. It’s a great way to practice Chinese character recognition, reading fluency, and comprehension while also learning science in Chinese.
Practice Planets in Chinese with Worksheets
To reinforce learning, the resource includes a variety of printables and worksheets in Mandarin Chinese. These activities give students extra practice with reading, writing, and organizing scientific facts about the planets:
Labeling worksheets: Write Chinese planet names next to their pictures in the solar system.
Fact-matching cut-and-paste: Cut out planet images and glue them next to the correct fact box.
Sorting activities: Classify planets into 气体行星 (qìtǐ xíngxīng, gas planets) and 岩石行星 (yánshí xíngxīng, rocky planets), or sort true and false facts written in Chinese sentences.
These hands-on tasks encourage both language growth and science exploration.
Research and Report on the Planets in Chinese
Once students are familiar with the basics, they can take their learning further with a research project.
They can read books about space in Chinese or English, or explore kid-friendly websites (National Geographic Kids, BrainPOP, Kiddle, etc) to learn more about their favorite planet.
As they research, students take notes like size, color, temperature, and unique features. Finally, they write a short report in Chinese, sharing what they discovered about their favorite planet.
The research graphic organizer and report template help guide students through the process step by step, making it easier for young learners to organize information and present it clearly.
Learning about the solar system in Chinese combines science, language, and creativity in a way that engages kids at many levels.
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