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Start by deciding how big your planet will be! Will it be larger than Earth or smaller than Mars? Consider if it's perfectly round or has an unusual shape. Think about its rings, moons, or other special features! Draw your planet's basic outline and label its size comparison to Earth.

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What does your planet's surface look like? Does it have oceans of water, or perhaps liquid chocolate? Are there mountains made of crystals? Volcanoes that erupt sparkles? Create a map showing different terrains on your planet. Remember, in your imagination, anything is possible!

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Design your planet's unique weather system! Maybe it rains starlight or has clouds made of cotton candy? Think about the colors in your sky and what makes your atmosphere special. What gases are present? Is it warm, cold, or both?

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Imagine the amazing plants that grow on your planet! They could be floating flowers, singing trees, or crystal gardens. What colors are they? How do they grow? Do they provide food or have special powers? Draw and describe your planet's unique flora!

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Time to populate your planet! Design the animals or creatures that live there. How many legs do they have? Can they fly, swim, or do both? What do they eat? How do they communicate? Remember to think about how they've adapted to your planet's environment!

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How do the inhabitants of your planet live? Design their homes and cities! Maybe they live in bubble domes, underground crystal caves, or floating cloud cities? Think about what materials they use and why they build their structures this way.

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Every planet needs a name and a story! Create a special name for your planet and write its history. Why is it special? Does it have any magical properties? What makes it different from all other planets in the universe?

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Visit NASA Kids' Club to learn more about real planets and get inspired! Understanding real space facts can help you make your imaginary planet even more interesting. They have great games and activities about space exploration!

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NASA encourages you to visit NASA Kids' Club and use its games and activities to inspire the next generation.

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Dear students, I've created a simple template you can use to organize your planet design. Download it and fill in details about your planet's characteristics, draw sketches, and write stories about life on your new world!

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You have discovered a brand new planet! What does it look like? What are the colors? Does anyone already live there? Use this awesome Create Your Own Planet Project sheet to design your own planet! This teacher-designed activity is a great way to develop your students’ creative writing as they explore themes of space and beyond. Not only will this Design Your Own Planet project worksheet give your child an opportunity to be imaginative, but it will also familiarise them with space and planet-based vocabulary. They must fill out questions about their imaginary planet’s surface, signs of life, and inhabitants. Did you know? Astronaut is a popular English term for a space traveler and derives from the Greek words for “star” and “sailor.”