Instructional Video9:35
Crash Course

Moon Phases

12th - Higher Ed
In this episode of Crash Course Astronomy, Phil takes you through the cause and name of the Moon's phases.
Instructional Video5:41
Wonderscape

The Chinese Zodiac and Lunar Calendar: A Journey Through Time and Mythology

K - 5th
This video delves into the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendars, explaining their differences and the lunar calendar's influence on Chinese cultural traditions. It explores the Chinese Zodiac's twelve animal signs and their associated...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Tides: the Rise and Fall of Ocean Waters

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Examine how tides are formed. Understand their predictable patterns and how the gravitational force of the sun and moon impact ocean tides. The video also explains the concepts of high tides and low tides, as well as the occurrence of...
Instructional Video5:14
NASA

NASA | Moon Phases 2015, Southern Hemisphere

3rd - 11th
This visualization shows the Moon's phase and libration at hourly intervals throughout 2015, as viewed from the southern hemisphere. Each frame represents one hour. In addition, this visualization shows the Moon's orbit position,...
Instructional Video4:52
NASA

NASA | Moon Phases 2015, Southern Hemisphere (Moon Only)

3rd - 11th
This visualization shows the Moon's phase and libration at hourly intervals throughout 2015, as viewed from the southern hemisphere. Each frame represents one hour.
Instructional Video5:13
NASA

NASA | Moon Phases 2015, Northern Hemisphere

3rd - 11th
This visualization shows the Moon's phase and libration at hourly intervals throughout 2015, as viewed from the northern hemisphere. Each frame represents one hour. In addition, this visualization shows the Moon's orbit position,...
Instructional Video4:52
NASA

NASA | Moon Phases 2015, Northern Hemisphere (Moon Only)

3rd - 11th
This visualization shows the Moon's phase and libration at hourly intervals throughout 2015, as viewed from the northern hemisphere. Each frame represents one hour.
Instructional Video5:16
NASA

NASA | Moon Phase & Libration: Moon With Additional Graphics

3rd - 11th
This visualization shows the moon's phase and libration throughout the year 2013, at hourly intervals. Each frame represents one hour. In addition, this visualization also shows other relevant information, including moon orbit position,...
Instructional Video3:16
Jam Campus

Phases of the Moon Song

6th - 8th
Learn about the phases of the moon in song format! A great way to boost classroom engagement when introducing new topics.
Instructional Video3:15
Curated OER

The Phases of the Moon

4th - 8th
Watch and learn about the four phases of the moon. New, first quarter, full, and last quarter are all covered in this highly visual video. While this clip stops prior to finishing a full description it does a good job of showing what the...
Instructional Video3:59
Curated OER

The Moon

5th - 8th
Why does the moon change shape throughout the month? What are all those wholes on the moon? What is the moon made of? This video answers all these questions and more. Learners will discover aspects of gravity, the lunar phases, and how...
Instructional Video2:09
Curated OER

Why Does the Moon Look Like It Changes?

2nd - 4th
Younger kids will enjoy this easy to follow clip describing the phases of the moon. Solid visuals, clear narration, and child-friendly language make this a perfect aid to any lesson on moon phases. Great for grades 2-4.
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Astronomy #4: Moon Phases

9th - 10th
This Crash Course on astronomy takes students through the cause and name of the Moon's phases.