Science Worksheet · Grades 3–6
The Moon Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 3-6 on the Moon. Students learn that the Moon is Earth’s natural satellite with craters and dark maria that always shows the same side, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 3–6
Skill Focus
The Moon, space science
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
The Moon is Earth’s natural satellite, a rocky world covered with craters and dark plains called maria. This worksheet teaches the key terms – satellite, orbit, gravity, crater, and maria – and why the same side of the Moon always faces Earth.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines the key terms. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Moon Phases and The Solar System worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the Moon terms.
Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Moon Phases Worksheet for more on the Moon’s monthly cycle.
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The Moon Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 3-6 on the Moon. Students learn that the Moon is Earth’s natural satellite with craters and dark maria that always shows the same side, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
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