ive to the Sun. The activities try to define the phases visually instead of verbally.
For example, a waning crescent happens when the moon is less than half illuminated and is moving towards the new moon position, where the moon is no longer visible. Another example shows what a waxing gibbous is: a phase where the moon is more than half illuminated and is moving towards the full moon position.
Parents Need to Know
The developers of You Know Moon Phases? believe that science was developed by watching repetitive phenomena and understanding their principles. It’s helpful for kids to think about the origins of these phenomena from an early age because it can help develop their curiousity and problem-solving skills.
You Know Moon Phases? is suitable for kids ages 4+ who want to learn about the phases of the Moon and why the Moon looks differently at different times. The app works great without an Internet connection. It has no third-party ads, in-app purchases, or links to social networks.
Things I Like
I like how the app uses the seven steps to explain the moon phases. It’s helpful to get a good overview of the relationships between the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth, before learning what causes the phases of the moon. It’s also helpful to learn how a sphere would look like when it receives light and the type of shadow it casts.
I really enjoy the 3D simulation showing how the Moon rotates around the Earth in 30 days. It’s really helpful to see the transition from a new moon to a full moon and vice versa. It’s also helpful to learn the differences between waning moon and waxing moon. It certainly explains how a crescent moon is formed.
You Know Moon Phases? Feel the Angle is a great app for kids and adults to learn about the different phases of the moon. Not only does it explains all the phases visually using 3D simulations, but it also explains the basic knowledge required to understand the concept, such as the relative positions of the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon. If you’ve been looking for a way to explain the moon phases to your kids, this is the app to get.