Science · Grades 3–5
Moon Worksheets
Printable moon worksheets for grades 3 through 5. Teach students about the moon as Earth’s natural satellite, its 28-day orbit, the phases of the moon, and why the moon appears to change shape depending on its position relative to the sun, with comprehension questions and an answer key.
Moon Lessons and Resources
Lesson Plan + Worksheet · Grades 3–5
The Moon Lesson
Teach students about the moon with this printable space science lesson. Explains that the moon is Earth’s only natural satellite and covers its key facts: distance from Earth, size compared to Earth, and its 28-day orbit. Explains why the moon appears to change shape — the phases we see depend on how much of the sunlit side faces Earth at any given time. Covers the lunar phases from new moon through crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full moon. Includes comprehension questions and answer key.