Moon Phases

Moon Phases

Follow along with the lesson and answer the interactive questions as we go.

Yesterday we learned...

• The moon cycles through 8 phases every 28 days as it revolves around the Earth

Multiple Choice

Why does the moon appear to change shape over the month?

• The moon is smaller when it's farther away from us.

• Volcanoes on the moon change its shape.

• We see only the lighted part of the moon as it moves around Earth

Objective

Describe how the positions of the sun, Earth, and moon are responsible for moon phases

Identify each of the eight phases of the moon

Remember!

Half of the moon is always in the light and half in shadow. The amount of light we see changes at different points in the month.

8 Phases of the Moon

New Moon

Waxing Crescent

First Quarter

Waxing Gibbous

Full Moon

Waning Gibbous

Third/Last Quarter

Waning Crescent

8 Phases of the Moon

What do you notice about the positions of waxing moons versus waning moons?

Waxing and Waning

Waxing: 1st half of the moon's orbit as it moves towards a full moon. We see more and more of the lit side of the moon making it appear brighter.

Waning: After a full moon, as the moon moves back to its starting position. We see less and less of the bright face of the moon and it appears to wane or shrink.

Phases of the Moon: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ZHdzl6ZWg&ab_channel=FreeSchool

Your Classwork:

• Open the document for today titled Moon Phase Simulation

• Click the link at the top and follow the directions to complete each question

• We will review the information together in 15 minutes

Multiple Choice

What moon phase would we see here?

• Full

• New

• Crescent

Multiple Choice

What moon phase would we see on this night?

• New moon

• Full moon

• Gibbous

Multiple Choice

At this moon phase, how much of it's orbit has the moon completed?

• One half

• One quarter

• None

Multiple Choice

When the moon appears to get brighter as it approaches a full moon, what is it called?

• Waning

• Waxing

Poll

Exit Question:

How do you feel about your understanding of moon phases?

• Great. I think I understand all the phases and why they happen.

• Pretty good! I may need a little more practice, but I've got this.

• I'm getting there, but I'm still a bit confused.

• I'm lost. Help!