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[Year 2] Unit 2 - Patterns in the Sky: Patterns in the Sky - The Moon

Patterns in the Sky - The Moon

The Moon for Kids

Why Does the Moon Change?

Phases of the Moon: Astronomy and Space for Kids - FreeSchool

Phases of the Moon | Learn all about the moon for kids!

Why Can I See the Moon During the Day?

Observe Moon Patterns

Observing the Night Moon

The Moon for Kids | Moon Phases for Kids

Why Do We See Different Phases of the Moon?

Moon Phases Video Lesson for Kids | Science for Grades 3-5 | Mini-Clip

Make a Moon Puzzle

What Causes Tides?

Observing the Day Moon

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Watch Space Kids on ABC iView - Space Kids explores the infinite wonders of our universe and answers the big questions. Mixing amazing NASA archive footage with cool animation, Space Kids gives curious kids the ABC's of outer space.


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Solar System Exploration (NASA) explore our planetary neighborhood: The Sun, planets, moons, and millions of asteroids and comets.

 

Moon (Encyclopedia Britannica School - Elementary). 

 

Lunar and solar eclipses make animals do strange things (Portugal, 2019) - more confident readers. 

Move over, full moon: study looks at solar eclipse impact on critters (Kids News, 2024) - more confident readers between Years 3-12).

 

Have you ever tried to stay in a tree's shade for a while, but soon found yourself in the hot sun again? You need to find out about shadows! 

In this primary science game you will investigate how a tree, you and things like umbrellas and lamp-posts make a shadow during a sunny day. Find out whether the shape and position of a shadow is related to the time of day and position of the Sun. Play a shadow-matching game to finish.