Solar eclipse glasses were given to every student, allowing them to check out the eclipse as it was happening. "It looks like a giant banana," said Chase, a student in Miss. Johnson's class. Administrators tell us they hope the hands-on, or rather eyes-on, lesson by teac...
A solar eclipse happens when the sun is blocked by a celestial body. Discover the different types of solar eclipses and learn what causes a solar...
During the last solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, citizen scientists including students submitted data to GLOBE (Figure 2; see Online Resources) on cloud cover, air temperature, and surface temperature. GLOBE observations of air temperature, surface temperature, and ...
“We are really happy that it turned out very well,” said Branco. “As we can see there are a lot of people here, and we’re glad that they get to experience this.” Cloudy skies made it difficult for students to witness the full visual splendour of the eclipse’s 99 per cent tot...
NASA has launched a new computer game to help kids learn about solar eclipses ahead of April 8 when the moon's shadow will sweep across North America.
"I learned why we have to use glasses for the sun," Isaac Tribell, a first grader who attended the presentation, said. In addition to learning about the eclipse, many of the students still confused this phenomenon with a similar-looking celestial object. ...
A solar eclipse is an opportunity to share a moment of scientific excitement with those who support your school and its functions. Start it as a school event for students, but leave it open and encourage parents and other community members to join in the experience. ...
“This is a great event for students and a great celebration of astronomy,” said Denise Wright, an astronomy teacher from Myrtle Beach, S.C. Crispin Burke, of Washington, D.C., added, “I really enjoyed seeing a partial eclipse, but it really makes you want to see totality.” ...
Cite this lesson A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the sunlight and casting a shadow on Earth. Learn how a solar eclipse is possible, explore partial and total solar eclipses, and discover the effects of a solar eclipse. What...
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