Curated OER
Phases of the Moon
Pupils research and identify the phases of the moon. They consider the moon's rotation, as well as that of the earth and sun. They write a description of their research and present it to the class.
Curated OER
Paper Mache Solar System
Students make a model of the solar system. In this solar system lesson plan, students make paper mache models of the planets to hand in the classroom, measure the distance to each planet scaled with footsteps, and model the moon's...
Curated OER
Wax On, Wane Off! the Different Views of the Moon
Students create a three-dimensional model of the Earth and Moon to show the different phases of the moon as they appear on Earth. In small groups, they draw a diagram for a phase, set up the model in the drawn positions then test it with...
Curated OER
The Phases of the Moon
Students view an applet to study the phases of the Moon in relation to the orientation of the sun, moon, and Earth.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lunar Language
This lesson engages students in listening and viewing comprehension strategies to help them learn about the phases of the moon. Students will use a specialized graphic organizer to draw and describe observed moon phases. A sheet with ABC...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Astronomy: The Phases of the Moon
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...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Our Stars
In this lesson, students will observe and communicate how the stars are in the sky both day and night. The extremely detailed lesson includes photos and videos of the lesson in actions, examples of student's work, materials, parent...
Utah Education Network
Uen: A Moon With a View
Understand the rotation of the earth and the appearance of movement of other bodies in the sky.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Moon Observations
Create a model of the moon to illustrate the various phases of the moon.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Earth and Moon Observations
Earth's revolution, rotation, tilt, day and night cycle, and the sun's apparent movement across the earth are explored.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Phases of the Moon
When we look up at the night sky, why do we see the Moon's appearance changing over time from a full sphere to a crescent to nothing at all? Find the answers in this interactive resource adapted from the National Air and Space Museum.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Aspire: Lunar Phases
Two-part activity teaches about the phases of the moon.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Moon Watch Flip Book
Hands-on activity shows you how to make a flip book of the moon using close observation skills and simple materials. Includes animation that lets you view the moon in action through its different phases, worksheets, and illustrated...
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Atronomia Esferica Modulo I Unidad 1
Recognize the major constellations and learn about the sky during the different seasons of the year. You will also be able to measure the height of the mountains of the moon.
Woodlands Junior School
Woodlands Junior School: The Phases of the Moon
This resource provides information about the lunar phases.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Moon Light Through the Month
In this lesson, students are asked to order cards showing different phases of the moon. Includes student handouts.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: What Are the Phases of the Moon?
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.
Other
On Hiatus: The Moon
This commercial site [without any advertising] provides a diagram of the current illumination of the Moon, and the dates of the most recent and upcoming New, Quarter, and Full Moon phases. All dates and times are in universal Time, only.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Patterned Paragraphs
Students will learn about the importance of including specific details when writing. Students will watch the teacher model "How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich." Then student will replicate the process for writing with specificity as...
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Baseball Moon
This tutorial by Bill Nye explains how you can use a lamp and a baseball to understand the phases of the moon.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Moon Phaser [Pdf]
In this activity, 4th graders will study the moon for a period of one month and learn to identify each major moon phase. They will then describe the moon through poems, haikus, and similes.