Science·Space Exploration·conceptual
Moon Phases
Observe and describe the Moon's changing shape over about a month, recognising that it goes through a repeating cycle of phases from new moon (invisible) to full moon (complete circle) and back again
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is beginning their journey into space science — learning about astronauts and the Moon's phases, identifying objects in the sky, and discovering that we live in a solar system with other planets.
Evidence of understanding
- Describe that the Moon appears to change shape over about a month
- Name or draw at least three phases: new moon (dark), half moon, and full moon
- State that the pattern repeats — the Moon goes through the same shapes again and again
Assessment prompt
If you asked Moon Phases to look at the Moon several nights in a row, could they notice that it changes shape and describe the pattern?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.