Observing the Moon | Science | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

This object in space is called the ______.

'Moon' ✓
Which object would not be good to make a model of the Moon?

marble

ping-pong ball

egg ✓
When scientists investigate, they look at things very closely and use other senses to ______ what is happening.

'observe' ✓
Which object does not make things appear larger or closer to us?

sunglasses ✓

hand lens

microscope
What is the name of this tool that we can use to observe objects in space?

microscope

telescope ✓

binoculars
When are we most likely to see the Moon?

All day every day

During the day

At night ✓

Which statement about the surface of the Moon is not true?

The surface of the Moon is smooth and shiny. ✓

The surface of the Moon is rough and rocky.

The surface of the Moon is covered in holes.

The surface of the Moon has large darker areas.
Over many years, the Moon has been hit by space rocks, which have left behind circular holes called ______.

'craters' ✓
What is the name of a scientist who observes and studies objects in space?

'astronomer' ✓
We now have evidence from photos and videos about the surface of the Moon. Which statement below is not true?

Only satellites have taken photos and videos of the Moon. ✓

Astronauts have taken photos and videos of the Moon whilst travelling in space.

Astronauts have taken photos and videos of the Moon when they have walked on it.
Why do we use binoculars and telescopes to look at the Moon?

You can't see the Moon using just your eyes.

They make the Moon appear further away from Earth.

They make the Moon appear closer to Earth. ✓
Which would not be a good way to record the changing shape of the Moon each night over one month?

a drawing

a graph ✓

a photograph

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The Moon is made mostly of rock. The surface has dark spots and thousands of holes called craters.
The Moon is far away from the Earth, and can be observed more closely using telescopes and binoculars.
A scientist who observes the night sky is called an astronomer.
The shape of the moon appears to change throughout each month.
Observations of the moon can be recorded in different ways.

Pupils often think that the Moon changes shape.

Provide opportunities for pupils to observe the Moon over time, and record observations, including how it appears to change shape.