Earth Moon Sun Review

Master the Earth Moon Sun system! Review moon phases, seasons, and planetary motion with this engaging Grade 6 worksheet.

Watch the video to see how to complete the assignment. You can click the "Full Screen" button in the lower left hand corner to make it larger. Welcome to CK-12 Foundation Read this section before you complete this worksheet. The Sun-Earth-Moon System Rotation vs. Revolution Sort the items into the correct category on the chart below. Just click and sort. Rotation 24 hours spinning 1 day Revolution orbiting 1 year 365 days Click Choose Select the word that correctly completes each sentence. Be sure to re-read your completed sentences to make sure they are correct.Hint: It is easiest if you think about which word completes the sentence before you look for it on the list of choices.The moon phases, seasons, and eclipses all depend on the position of the Earth, moon, and Sun.Moon PhasesHalf of the moon is ALWAYS lit by the Sun.As the moon orbits Earth counterclockwise, we are able to see different amounts of light side of the moon.When we see a full moon, we are just looking at the complete half of the moon that reflects the Sun.As the moon travels counter clockwise from new to full, it is said to be waxing.As the moon travels counter clockwise from full to new, it is said to be waning.SeasonsEven the seasons change because of Earth's tilt.As the Earth revolves around the sun, the hemisphere that is tilted toward the sun receives more intense sunlight, causing summer.The hemisphere that is tilted away from the sun receives less intense sunlight, causing winter.The Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience opposite seasons. Which phase of the moon is shown? full new 1st quarter 3rd quarter Which phase of the moon is shown? new 1st quarter full 3rd quarter Which phase of the moon is shown? Waxing Crescent Waning Crescent Waxing Gibbous Waning Gibbous Which phase of the moon is shown? waxing crescent waning crescent waxing gibbous waning gibbous Which phase of the moon is shown? 1st quarter 3rd quarter full new Which phase of the moon is shown? waxing crescent waning crescent waxing gibbous waning gibbous Label the diagram with the appropriate seasons. Use these in your answers:FallWinterSummerSpring Spring Summer Fall Winter