TumbleTA · Grades 3–5
Observe the Moon
Why does the Moon’s appearance change even though the Moon itself does not change shape?
Draft organizer · use with teacher-selected, checked passages.
Name: ______________________________ Date: ______________
Draw, tell or write your response. Ask someone to write your words if that helps.
Waxing crescent
First quarter
Full
Draw the sunlit shape for each label using the checked book images. The Moon reflects sunlight.
Sequence: waxing crescent / first quarter / full
Draw and label the Sun, Earth and Moon
What changes in our view?
Moon observation: date / time / visible shape / not visible
Before you finish
Explain phases with viewpoint and distinguish a lunar eclipse.