Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns Worksheets for Grade 1

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Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. sun

2. day

3. sky

4. moon

5. night

6. star

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. During the  

2. At  

3. The  

4. The  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The sun gives us light during the day.

T F

2. The moon makes its own bright light.

T F

3. We usually see stars when the sky is dark at night.

T F

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Easy

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. light

2. heat

3. east

4. west

5. rise

6. warm

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The sun gives Earth  

2. The sun also gives us  

3. The sun looks like it rises in the  

4. In the evening the sun looks like it sets in the  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The sun is the closest star to Earth.

T F

2. The sun rises in the west every morning.

T F

3. The sun gives us both light and heat.

T F

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Easy

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. bird

2. cloud

3. plane

4. dark

5. glow

6. dusk

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A white fluffy shape we see in the daytime sky is a  

2. Tiny points of light that sparkle in the night sky are called  

3. A big silver or white shape we see at night is the  

4. A  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. We usually see fluffy clouds in the daytime sky.

T F

2. Stars appear brightest in the middle of a sunny day.

T F

3. The moon and some planets can be seen in the night sky.

T F

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Easy

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. shade

2. tree

3. short

4. tall

5. noon

6. dawn

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A dark shape made when you block sunlight is your  

2. At  

3. Early in the morning, shadows look very  

4. A  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Shadows change size and direction during the day.

T F

2. Your shadow stays exactly the same all day long.

T F

3. Shadows form when something blocks the sun's light.

T F

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Medium

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A round bright moon in the sky is called a  

2. When only half of the moon is lit, we call it a  

3. A thin curved moon shape is called a  

4. When we cannot see the moon at all, it is a  

5. The moon changes its  

6. All the phases together make a  

7. The moon moves around  

8. The light on the moon comes from the  

9. After a full moon, the bright part looks  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Full moon

→

Whole bright circle shape

Half moon

→

Half circle with flat edge

Crescent moon

→

Thin curved sliver shape

New moon

→

Dark sky with no moon seen

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Medium

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The warm season with long sunny days is called  

2. The cold season with snow in many places is called  

3. The season when flowers grow and baby animals are born is  

4. The season when leaves change color and fall is  

5. Earth has  

6. Seasons happen in the same  

7. Days are longest during the season of  

8. Days are shortest during the season of  

9. The pattern of seasons repeats every  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Spring

→

Flowers bloom and baby animals appear

Summer

→

Hot sunny days with long afternoons

Fall

→

Leaves turn red and drop off trees

Winter

→

Cold short days and maybe snow falls

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Medium

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. One full spin of Earth equals one  

2. There are  

3. The moon takes about one  

4. Earth takes one  

5. We count days by watching the  

6. We can see about one  

7. The pattern of four seasons helps us measure a  

8. Things that repeat in the sky are useful  

9. We can  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

One day

→

Sun rises and sets one time

One week

→

Seven sunrises in a row pass

One month

→

Moon shows all of its phases

One year

→

All four seasons finish once

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Medium

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Earth is a little bit  

2. In summer, our part of Earth gets more direct  

3. In winter, our part of Earth gets less direct  

4. Seasons happen because Earth moves around the  

5. Summer days feel  

6. Winter days feel  

7. Spring and fall feel  

8. One full trip of Earth around the sun takes one  

9. The  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

January

→

Cold winter month with snow

April

→

Spring month with new flowers

July

→

Hot summer month with long days

October

→

Fall month with red leaves

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Hard

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Why do we have day and night on Earth?

2. About how long does Earth take to spin around once?

3. About how long does Earth take to orbit the sun one time?

4. What do we call Earth's path that goes around the sun?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Earth  

2. Earth takes one  

3. Earth travels around the  

4. One full trip around the sun takes one  

5. The spinning of Earth is why the sun looks like it  

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Hard

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Where does the sun appear to rise each morning?

2. Which statement about the moon is true?

3. Which pattern is true about the sun in our sky?

4. Why can we predict when the sun will rise tomorrow?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The sun always rises in the  

2. The sun always sets in the  

3. Moon phases repeat about once every  

4. Events that repeat in the sky are called  

5. Because of patterns, we can  

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Hard

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. If the sun is rising in front of you, which way are you facing?

2. If the sun is setting on your left, which way are you facing?

3. You see the sun high in the sky at lunch. What time is it close to?

4. If the sun is setting in front of you, which way are you facing?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The sun rises in the  

2. The sun sets in the  

3. If east is in front of you,  

4. Facing the sunrise, your left hand points  

5. We can use the sun's  

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Hard

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. The moon was full last night. About how long until the next full moon?

2. The sun rose at 7 a.m. today. What is a good guess for tomorrow?

3. It is now January and cold. Which season will come about six months later?

4. You see a crescent moon tonight. What is a possible next shape?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Because sky events repeat, we can  

2. After a full moon, the lit part starts to look  

3. After winter, the next season we expect is  

4. Watching the sky and writing notes helps us find sky  

5. A scientist who watches and records the sky is an  

Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These earth, sun & moon patterns worksheets help grade 1 students develop essential science skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns: Describe the day and night cycle caused by Earth's spin
• Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns: Identify moon phases and recognize seasonal patterns
• Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns: Explain how the sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west
• Earth, Sun & Moon Patterns: Observe and predict patterns in the sky over time

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Thinking the moon makes its own light instead of reflecting light from the sun.
• Believing the sun moves across the sky, when it is really Earth that spins.
• Thinking the moon is losing pieces during a crescent instead of showing a phase.

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