Phases of the Moon

In this lesson, students will model and draw the phases of the moon from the perspective of both the Earth and the Sun using 3-dimensional foam balls. Students will learn the reason for the moon's phases and that the moon is always illuminated on one side by the sun.

Resource ID#: 25960 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 59 Minute(s)

Keywords: moon phases, solar system, Earth

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Science - General

Aligned Standards

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Aligned Access Points

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SC.4.E.5.In.2

Label three phases of the moon, including full, half (quarter), and crescent.

SC.4.E.5.Pa.2

Recognize a full moon as a circle.

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