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Phases of the Moon – Worksheet

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    Updated:  29 Mar 2023

Label the phases of the moon as they appear in the northern hemisphere with this printable science worksheet.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  2 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  2 - 4

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teaching resource

Phases of the Moon – Worksheet

  • Updated

    Updated:  29 Mar 2023

Label the phases of the moon as they appear in the northern hemisphere with this printable science worksheet.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  2 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  2 - 4

Label the phases of the moon as they appear in the northern hemisphere with this printable science worksheet.

Phases of the Moon Worksheet

This printable worksheet is the perfect way to engage students in learning about the phases of the moon. Designed for easy use in the classroom or at home, this printable worksheet is both informative and fun.

The worksheet includes a clear diagram of the moon’s phases as they appear in the northern hemisphere. Students will be able to identify and label each phase of the moon, including the new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.

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

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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.


This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter Collaborator. 


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