Moon Phases and Solar System Patterns
A Year 2 Science Adventure Exploring the Night Sky
What Do You Notice About the Moon?
Have you ever looked at the moon at night? Does it always look the same? What shapes have you seen?
The Moon Changes Shape!
The moon looks different each night It follows a special pattern These different shapes are called moon phases Let's explore this amazing pattern together!
The Eight Moon Phases
Moon Phase Sorting Activity
Work in groups of 4-5 students Look at your moon phase pictures Can you put them in the right order? Start with the new moon and work your way around!
Our Solar System Family
The Sun is at the center Earth is our home planet The Moon travels around Earth There are 8 planets in our solar system
Why Does the Moon Change Shape?
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Create Our Class Moon Calendar
Let's make a moon phase chart together! Draw each phase in your observation journal Label each phase with its name Color them in with your favorite colors
Moon Phase Predictions
If tonight the moon is a crescent... What do you think it will look like tomorrow? What about next week? Can you predict the pattern?
What We've Learned Today
The moon has different phases Moon phases follow a repeating pattern The sun, Earth, and moon work together We can observe and predict these patterns Keep watching the night sky!