teaching resource

Phases of the Moon Activity - Task Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  25 Oct 2023

Review information about the different moon phases with this set of 24 Phases of the Moon Activity task cards.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  9 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  2

Curriculum

teaching resource

Phases of the Moon Activity - Task Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  25 Oct 2023

Review information about the different moon phases with this set of 24 Phases of the Moon Activity task cards.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  9 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  2

Review information about the different moon phases with this set of 24 Phases of the Moon Activity task cards.

🌕 Printable Phases of the Moon Activity Cards

How well do your students know the different phases of the moon? Do they know the difference between a New Moon and a Full Moon? Can they draw a Waxing Gibbous moon? If you are looking for a Phases of the Moon activity that can be used with your whole class or during centre rotations, you have landed in the right place! Our Phases of the Moon Activity Task Cards are the perfect resource to add to your lesson plans!

An Engaging, Movement-Based Moon Phases Activity

This resource download includes a set of 24 task cards that you can use with your students during your Earth and Space unit. Students will practise answering various questions, including multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and opportunities to draw different moon phases.

To complete this Moon Phases activity, students must read the questions on the cards, determine the correct answer, and record their answers on the recording sheet. Students can check their answers using the answer key.

Through this activity, students will demonstrate their understanding of different moon phases. 

Easily Prepare This Phases of the Moon Activity PDF

Downloading this Phases of the Moon Activity PDF is a breeze! Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the color PDF, black and white PDF, or editable Google Slides version of this resource. A recording sheet and answer key are also included with this download. 

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 


This resource was created by Bellamy Taylor-Pines, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator. 


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