Understanding Moon Phases and Cycles

Understanding Moon Phases and Cycles

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial builds on previous lessons about moon phases, explaining the lunar cycle and how to predict moon phases using a calendar. It covers the eight moon phases, their duration, and how to apply this knowledge practically. Students are challenged to predict moon phases on specific dates and encouraged to check their work.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of this week's lesson on moon phases?

Predicting moon phases using a calendar

Learning about the sun's phases

Understanding the Earth's rotation

Studying the stars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many days does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle around the Earth?

30 days

7 days

28 days

14 days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a phase of the moon?

New Moon

Full Moon

Waxing Crescent

Half Moon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many days does each moon phase last?

1 day

3.5 days

14 days

7 days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a waxing gibbous is observed on January 3rd, which phase is expected around January 7th?

New Moon

First Quarter

Waning Crescent

Full Moon

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What moon phase occurs halfway through the lunar cycle?

Waxing Crescent

New Moon

Full Moon

Third Quarter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On January 17th, which moon phase should be expected if counting backwards from a new moon on the 21st?

Full Moon

First Quarter

Waxing Gibbous

Waning Crescent

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