Patterns in the Sky

Grade 4•45 minutes•Utah Science Core 4.4.1. & 4.4.2

Learning Objective

I can identify and draw the different phases of the moon and explain how they form a pattern.

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Describe what causes the moon to appear to change shape throughout the month.

2. Explain why the moon appears to shine even though it doesn't produce its own light.

3. Draw and label four different phases of the moon.

...and 4 more questions

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