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Phases of the Moon

Phases of the Moon

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-LS1-6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Susan Seamann

Used 3+ times

FREE Resource

6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What creates the illusion of the moon changing its shape?

The moon's own light

Stars illuminating the moon

The earth's shadow

The sun's light reflecting off the moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the moon's cycle from new moon to full moon and back?

Lunar cycle

Orbital rotation

Lunar eclipse

Solar cycle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which phase is half of the moon's surface illuminated and visible from Earth?

Full moon

First quarter

New moon

Last quarter

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'waxing' in moon phases refer to?

The moon getting smaller

The moon getting larger

The moon entering a new cycle

The moon emitting its own light

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the moon's phases?

They affect the ocean's tides

They influence the sun's light

They change the Earth's orbit

They cause solar eclipses

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What did you learn from this video?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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