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Day and Night Sky

Grade 1 Science Worksheet - Challenge Me

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  1. How can you stay safe in the sun?

    • Wear a hat and never stare at the sun.
    • Look at the sun through a window.
    • Stay in the sun with no water.
    • Look straight at the sun.
  2. A class looks at the sky each night for a week and sees stars each time. What can they say?

    • We see stars after dark.
    • We see stars only in the morning.
    • We see stars only on cloudy days.
    • We see stars only at noon.
  3. Which one can we see only in the day?

    • an owl
    • the sun
    • stars
    • the moon
  4. Which list is in order from morning to night?

    • sunrise, noon, sunset, stars
    • stars, sunset, noon, sunrise
    • sunset, stars, sunrise, noon
    • noon, sunrise, stars, sunset
  5. For five mornings the sun came up in the east. What will happen on day six?

    • It will come up in the east.
    • It will come up in the west.
    • It will come up in the north.
    • It will come up in the south.
  6. The sun is behind clouds. Is it still day?

    • No. It is night.
    • Yes. The sun is still up there.
    • No. The moon is out.
    • No. The sun is gone.
  7. A girl saw the moon at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. What does this show?

    • The sun was gone.
    • The stars were out.
    • It was night.
    • The moon can be seen in the day.
  8. Why do we not see stars at noon?

    • The stars have gone away.
    • The stars are asleep.
    • The moon hides them.
    • The sky is too bright.
  9. The sun is low in the west. Where will it be in one hour?

    • in the east
    • in the same place
    • lower in the sky
    • higher in the sky
  10. Read this first

    Leo's moon

    Leo saw the moon in the sky at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The sun was still up and the sky was blue. That night, he saw the moon again, and many stars.

  11. What did Leo learn?

    • The moon can be seen in the day and at night.
    • The sun and moon are never seen together.
    • Stars are out in the afternoon.
    • The moon only shows up at night.
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1st Grade Day and Night Sky worksheet 1 – printable PDF
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About this worksheet

The sky changes in ways children can observe and predict. The sun appears in the east, moves across the sky, and appears to set in the west. Stars are usually visible at night because the daytime sky is bright, and the moon can sometimes be seen during either day or night. This worksheet avoids teaching the common misconception that the moon belongs only to nighttime. Instead, students read short observation stories, order repeated events, and choose claims that match what was seen.

Support versions focus on sunrise, daylight, sunset, and darkness. Challenge versions include observations taken across several days and ask children to notice a pattern rather than a single event. Encourage your child to separate “what I saw today” from “what happens again and again.” A science pattern needs repeated observations. Looking at the sky safely also matters: children should never stare directly at the sun.

What your child will learn

  • Describe a daily sun pattern
  • Compare common day and night observations
  • Recognize that the moon can appear in daytime
  • Use repeated observations to predict sky events

NGSS standard: 1-ESS1-1

Worked example

If the sun came up low in the east on three mornings, a reasonable prediction is that it will come up in the east the next morning too.

Common mistake

Claiming the moon can only be seen at night or that one observation proves a repeating pattern.

Helpful hint

Look for what repeats at about the same time each day.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with day and night sky?

Claiming the moon can only be seen at night or that one observation proves a repeating pattern.

How can I help my child with day and night sky?

Look for what repeats at about the same time each day.

Are these 1st grade science worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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