Moon: What Phase Is That?

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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When the moon seems to be changing shapes, it is going through what are called phases.

These phases even have names! Look at the following chart and see if you can memorize the different names of the phases.

Each phase plays an important role in our world.

• Did you know the moon even affects the ocean tides?

Print the Graphic Organizer - KWL Chart from Downloadable Resources in the right-hand sidebar. Use it to take notes as you watch the video below.

Wow!

• Isn't the moon fascinating?

Now you know why the moon seems to change shape!

Move along to the Got It? section, where you will use and add to your KWL Chart to explore the moon's effect on our world.