Moon Phases — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- 1-ESS1-1
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This informational reading passage explores the patterns of the Moon to support NGSS 1-ESS1-1. It describes how the Moon goes through phases, including new moon, crescent, half, and full moon, in a repeating 29-day cycle. Students will learn how the Moon reflects the Sun’s light and why the same side of the Moon always faces Earth. The text also explains how people used Moon phases for calendars and farming. This passage is designed for elementary students, connecting reading skills with Earth and space science standards and providing age-appropriate, clear examples about the patterns in the sky.
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