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The Moon Phases

Subject Area: Science | Grade Level: 4
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Moon, Sun, Earth, Phases
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will learn about the various phases of the moon and be able to describe how the moon changes shape over a period of time.

SC.4.E.5.2 Describe the changes in the observable shape of the moon over the course of about a month.

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Video : Why Do We See Different Phases of the Moon?

Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.

Description: Learn the different phases of the moon with Mr. Harris!

Quiz : How well do you know about moon phases?

Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.

Question #1

How many moon phases are there?

A) 6

B) 5

C) 9

D) 8

E) 7

Question #2

Is it true or false that the moon takes a complete month to complete its phases?

A) True

B) False

Question #3

What is the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun when it comes to the phases of the moon?

Student Response

Question #4

What does it mean when the moon's phases are waxing and waning?

A) Changing shape

B) Getting bigger or smaller

C) Getting stronger or weaker

D) Getting brighter or darker

E) Going slower or faster

Question #5

What are all the moon phases in order?

A) waning crescent, third quarter, waning gibbous, full moon, waxing gibbous, first quarter, waxing crescent, new moon

B) first quarter, third quarter, new moon, full moon, waxing crescent, waxing gibbous, waning crescent, waning gibbous

C) new moon, waning crescent, first quarter, waning gibbous, full moon, waxing gibbous, third quarter, waxing crescent

D) new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

E) full moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, new moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

Question #6

What moon phase is the one where the moon in completely lit up?

A) new moon

B) full moon

C) first quarter

D) third quarter

E) waning crescent

Question #7

Which moon phase is shaped like the letter C?

A) waxing crescent

B) waning gibbous

C) waxing gibbous

D) third quarter

E) waning crescent

Question #8

Does the entire Earth see the same phase of the moon?

A) Yes

B) No

Question #9

Is it true or false that we only see one side of the moon?

A) True

B) False

Question #10

Does the moon always have a dark side?

A) Only sometimes

B) Never

C) Always

D) Only once in the moon phase cycle

E) Depends on the time of day

Description: This quiz is to assess if you understand the lesson presented to you.

Resources : Here are some resources to help you become an expert on moon phases

Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.

Phases of the Moon Matching Game
A great way to practice!

Oreo Cookie Moon Phases Activity
A yummy activity to complete at home with a parent or guardian.

Make a Moon Phase Box
A fun DIY activity to see how the Sun affects the phases of the Moon.

Description: Please view and use the three resources above.

Standards: SC.4.E.5.2

Video : Why Do We See Different Phases of the Moon?

Quiz : How well do you know about moon phases?

Resources : Here are some resources to help you become an expert on moon phases