Are you ready for the biggest astronomical event of the year? More importantly ... are you ready to share it with your scholars? Use a presentation filled with facts and diagrams to make sure everyone in class understands the importance and rarity of a total solar eclipse. Content includes the anatomy of an eclipse event and the safety precautions necessary for a comfortable viewing experience.

Concepts

solar eclipses, the sun, the moon, shadows, the corona

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Get the class excited by creating pinhole eclipse viewers from cardboard and aluminum foil as an in-class project
• Prepare some of the pre-eclipse activities to make the wait for the eclipse fly by

Classroom Considerations

• Plan extra time to work with younger pupils on eclipse vocabulary and the sequence of events
• Be sure to review health plans prior to planning an outdoor viewing activity

Pros

• Presentation includes printable materials and engaging activities
• The event planning ideas are a great way to get learners, parents, and the community involved in the school

Cons

• None