In the vast universe so wide,
There are many things we can't hide.
From the asteroids flying by,
To comets streaking across the sky.

We compare the planets with care,
To understand what's out there.
In our solar system so bright,
Each planet has its own might.

But myths from ancient times,
Told stories of celestial signs.
Of harvests and changing tides,
And gods with powers to provide.

As we look out into space,
We realize that every place,
Has its own orbit and way,
To move and dance and play.

In the universe, so grand,
We can hardly begin to understand,
The million things that we can see,
And the wonders that will forever be.

Reflections

1. What are some things that exist in our solar system, and how are they different from each other?
2. How did myths from ancient times describe the celestial bodies in the sky?
3. Why is it important to study and understand our solar system and the universe as a whole?
4. Can you name some ways that planets in our solar system are similar or different from each other?
5. What do you think would happen if an asteroid or comet came too close to Earth?