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Grade 4scienceRecognizing the repeating sequence of major moon phases and using the approximately monthly cycle to reason about calendar dates.

Moon Phases

Model moon phases and connect the lunar cycle to the calendar in 10 problems with an answer key. Free printable PDF for Grade 4.

10 problems · Standards: 1-ESS1-1 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 4
Subject: science
Topic: Recognizing the repeating sequence of major moon phases and using the approximately monthly cycle to reason about calendar dates.
Pages: 2 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. The major moon phases in order are: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter. What phase comes right after New Moon?
2. What moon phase comes right before Full Moon?
3. If you see a Full Moon tonight, what phase will come next in the cycle?
4. The moon takes about how many days to go through all of its phases and return to the same phase again?
5. Maya saw a New Moon on March 5. About how many days will it take before she sees another New Moon?
6. There was a Full Moon on April 12. About what date would you expect the next Full Moon?

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10 problems across 2 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: 1-ESS1-1
Skill: Recognizing the repeating sequence of major moon phases and using the approximately monthly cycle to reason about calendar dates.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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