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Classify Moon phases

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Classify Moon phases — free printable Grade 5 Science worksheet

Fifth graders classify the eight Moon phases in this Earth and Space Science worksheet, naming each phase, ordering them in the lunar cycle, and explaining what causes the changes we observe. Teachers can use it as a challenging culminating task within a Space Systems unit after students have observed or studied Moon phase patterns. Accurate classification builds the orbital reasoning students need for more complex astronomy topics.

Learning objectives

  • Name and classify each of the eight Moon phases in the correct order
  • Explain why the Moon appears to change shape over the lunar cycle
  • Connect Moon phases to the relative positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun

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  3. Use the included answer key to mark it in seconds.

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