The Moon
SSheema1st GradeInformational1 min read133 words
The Moon
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and seen the Moon? The Moon is a big, round object that goes around the Earth. It's like a big ball of rock in space.
What Does the Moon Do?
The Moon helps us in many ways! It makes the ocean have tides. Tides are when the water goes up and down at the beach. The Moon also gives us light at night. It doesn't make its own light. It reflects light from the Sun.
Fun Facts About the Moon
- The Moon is much smaller than the Earth.
- The Moon has no air to breathe.
- Astronauts have walked on the Moon. They left footprints and flags there!
- The Moon looks different sometimes. Sometimes it's round, and sometimes it's just a little sliver.
Glossary
- space:
- The huge area outside of Earth where stars, planets, and the Moon are.
- ocean:
- A very large body of salty water.
- reflects:
- Bounces light off a surface.
- breathe:
- To take air into your body and let it back out.
- footprints:
- Marks left on the ground by feet or shoes.
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About this informational passage for 1st Grade
âThe Moonâ is a informational reading passage about Moon, written for 1st Grade. It takes about 1 minutes to read (133 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.
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Itâs written for 1st Grade â a informational text about Moon, about a 1-minute read (133 words).
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