Moon Phases Calendar Worksheet

Are your students able to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in the observable appearance of the moon? If you are looking for a worksheet to help your students analyze tables and graphs with the different phases of the moon, look no further!

With this science worksheet, students will analyze different tables and calendars to identify when specific moon phases occurred during the month. Additionally, students will predict what moon phase would most likely occur at a certain point in the month and when certain phases would appear.

An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy! 

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:

• Science groups
• Lesson warm-up
• Lesson wrap-up
• Fast finishers 
• Homework assignment
• Whole-class review (via smartboard)

For students who need a challenge, have them continue the data charts with information about the next moon phases that will occur.

For students who need extra support, allow them to use a moon phases poster as a reference when completing the worksheet.

🖨️ Easily Download & Print

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. 

Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete. 

Turn this teaching resource into a sustainable activity by printing on cardstock and slipping it into a dry-erase sleeve. Students can record their answers with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse them. 

Additionally, project the worksheet onto a screen and work through it as a class by having students record their answers in their notebooks. 

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This resource was created by Madison Evans, a teacher in North Carolina and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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