1. Identify the sequence of moon phases shown: New moon, Waxing crescent, First quarter, Waxing gibbous, Full moon, Waning gibbous, Last quarter, Waning crescent.
2. Recognize that the instruction “Fold along the lines alternately” means to fold the paper strip back and forth in an accordion style.
3. Start at one end (e.g., New moon) and fold the first segment backward (mountain fold), then the next forward (valley fold), continuing this alternating pattern across all segments.
4. After folding, the strip will form a compact, layered structure where each phase is visible on alternating sides when fanned out.
5. The final folded object visually represents the lunar cycle in a portable, interactive format for educational use.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of phases of the moon worksheet.
