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Worksheet
Curated OER

Earth's Moon

For Students 5th - 8th
In this moon worksheet, students identify each phase of the moon and explain how solar and lunar eclipses occur. This worksheet has 5 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions.
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Graphic
Cornell University

Cornell University: Astronomy: The Phases of the Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Cornell University provides great information on the different phases of the moon. As the Moon moves in its orbit around the Sun, our view of the side illuminated by the Sun changes. Furthermore, the rising and setting...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Moon Watch

For Teachers 3rd
In this activity, 3rd graders will chart the moon's phases.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Why Does the Moon Go Through a Cycle of Phases?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this thorough lesson plan site, the various phases of the moon are examined. Objectives are listed, procedures are clearly outlined, and there are links to worthwhile supplementary sites.
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Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: What Are the Phases of the Moon?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This page provides basic information about the causes of the phases of the Moon. A good diagram shows the lit portion of the Moon as seen from Earth through one complete Lunar cycle.
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Article
Space.com

Moon Facts: Fun Information About the Earth's Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
How did the moon form? Learn the answer to this and numerous other fun facts in this article from Space.com.
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Other

Lunar and Planetary Institute: Moon Flip Book [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
Hands-on activity allows children to learn the phases of the Moon by creating their own flip book.
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Interactive
US Navy

Usno: Virtual Reality Moon Phase Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing the current phase of the Moon [within 4 hours] you can find the phase of the moon for any date and time from 1800 to 2199 A.D. Universal, Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Time Zones will apply to most users.