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Get ready for the Solar Eclipse 2017! How exciting this is! If you are planning on teaching about the solar eclipse in your classroom, this Solar Eclipse Flip Flap Book® will be a perfect supplement to your lessons, observations, experiments, and research! This resource ONLY USES 8 1/2 x 11 REGU...

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Full Lesson + Video: Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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Full Lesson + Video: Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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Learn how eclipses happens with simple demonstrations using a model. Solar eclipses happen when our view of the sun is blocked by the moon. Watch now.

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Lunar Eclipses and Solar Eclipses Passage + Question Set

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Lunar Eclipses and Solar Eclipses Passage + Question Set

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ReadWorks | Award-Winning, EdTech Nonprofit Organization

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ReadWorks is an edtech nonprofit organization that is committed to helping to solve America’s reading comprehension crisis.

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ReadWorks is an edtech nonprofit organization that is committed to helping to solve America's reading comprehension crisis.

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How to View a Solar Eclipse Article + Video

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How to View a Solar Eclipse Article + Video

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ReadWorks is an edtech nonprofit organization that is committed to helping to solve America's reading comprehension crisis.

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What to See During an Eclipse Passage + Question Set

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What to See During an Eclipse Passage + Question Set

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ReadWorks is an edtech nonprofit organization that is committed to helping to solve America's reading comprehension crisis.

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Eclipse Q&A with Bill Nye - What is a solar eclipse?

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Twinkl Teaching Resources - United States

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🌚🌝 The Great North American Solar Eclipse for Kids | 8 April | What is a Solar Eclipse? | Twinkl USA

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Lesson Plan + Activity: Make a Pinhole Camera

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Lesson Plan + Activity: Make a Pinhole Camera

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-8, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about what an eclipse is and what causes them. Then they'll make their own pinhole cameras (activity adapted from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) so that they can view a solar eclipse safely.

Students will:

1. Brainstorm what they know about eclipses.

2. Develop a concept map that identifies what an eclipse is, what causes a lunar and solar eclipse, etc.

3. Identify why it is dangerous to look at the Sun and ways to look at a solar eclipse safely.

4. Make a pinhole camera.

Materials:

Internet access for BrainPOP

Interactive whiteboard

2 pieces of white card stock for each student

Aluminum foil

Tape

Pin or paper clip for each student

Vocabulary:

atmosphere, eclipse, filter, lunar, orbit, solar, umbra

Preparation:

Preview the movie to plan for any adaptations.

Lesson Procedure:

1. Display a KWL chart on the white board. Ask students what they know about eclipses. You may want to prompt them by asking them under what conditions they appear. Write their responses in the K column.

2. Tell students that today they will learn all about eclipses -- what they are, the difference between solar and lunar eclipses, what causes them, and why it's important not to look directly at an eclipse. Ask what they hope to learn about eclipses. Write their responses in the W column.

3. Show the on an interactive whiteboard or other large display for the whole class.

4. Now working either independently, have students open the feature within the movie. As they watch, have them construct a concept map that identifies what eclipses are, what causes them to appear, the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse, why they are dangerous to look at directly, etc.

5. After everyone has watched the movie and completed the concept map, distribute the following: 2 pieces of white card stock, aluminum foil, tape, and pin or paperclip. Tell students they will now make their own pinhole cameras so they can safely watch the next eclipse.

6. Have students follow these instructions:

Cut a square hole in the center of one piece of the card stock.

Tape a piece of aluminum foil over the hole.

Poke a small hole in the aluminum foil using the pin or paper clip.

Try it out! Bring the class outside and model how to use the pinhole camera. Put the uncut piece of cardstock on the ground and hold the one with the foil above it with the foil facing up. Stand with the sun behind you and view the projected image on the card stock below. Show them how to enlarge the projected image by holding the camera farther away. To define the projection, put the bottom card stock in a shadowed area while holding the foil piece in the sunlight.

Extension Activities:

Invite students to poke more holes in the foil and see what happens. They'll discover that the holes create different shapes, patterns, and other cool designs. Help them recognize that each hole turns into its own projection of the eclipse.

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Eclipse Lesson Plan: Make a Pinhole Camera | BrainPOP Educators

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-8, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about what an eclipse is and what causes them. Then they'll make their own pinhole cameras (activity adapted from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) so that they can view a solar eclipse safely.

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Flocabulary Video + Activities: Eclipses

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Flocabulary Video + Activities: Eclipses

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Eclipses - Elementary Science Lesson Plan - Eclipse - Flocabulary

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Flocabulary Video + Activities: Eclipses

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Flocabulary Video + Activities: Eclipses

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Eclipses - Elementary Science Lesson Plan - Eclipse - Flocabulary

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The Eclipse2024.org eclipse simulator allows you to see what all these eclipses will look like IN ADVANCE, to help you plan your eclipse day viewing activities! You'll be able to see all the great effects that take place during totality and annularity, and you'll also be able to see what the eclipse will look like if you just can't be in the path of totality.

Take a minute to view the instructions for using the eclipse simulator, and then go to the eclipse map selection page for the eclipse of your choice - to pick your spot and see the eclipse before it happens!

We've put a great deal of effort into bringing you something that is detailed and accurate - no matter if you're an experienced eclipse chaser, or if the 2024 eclipse will be your first experience of totality! It's all about giving YOU the BEST eclipse information - so you can safely and enjoyably experience the next total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024!

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What will the solar eclipse look like? Eclipse simulator | eclipse2024.org

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Information about the total solar eclipse in North America on April 8 2024!

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Just a short post to share a fun and easy craft for showing kids how a solar eclipse works. We start school on Friday and our first full day of school will be Monday, August 21 - the day of the eclipse! Yikes! Our whole school will be wearing the "special" glasses and I wanted my little ones to understand why we have to wear them and what is happening, so this is what I came up with....

I chose blue as the background for this craft because the sky looks blue in the daytime and I want my kids to understand that this is happening during the day. This is a piece of 12" x 18" blue construction paper cut in half.

1. Cut a large yellow circle onto construction paper. The diameter of my circle is 8 inches. Glue the yellow sun to the top of the blue paper. I made my paper vertical, but it would probably also work horizontally.

2. Cut a circle with a diameter of 7 inches onto black construction paper. I chose black because the moon looks black during a solar eclipse. Do NOT glue the black circle to the paper. You could also make the black circle the same size as the sun. I wanted to keep my circle smaller because we are having a partial eclipse of the sun in my area. If you are having a total eclipse, make your moon's diameter large.

3. Punch a hole in the very top of the blue construction paper. Punch a circle in the tops of the yellow sun and black moon. Insert a large sized brad.

4. Add the words by gluing them in the appropriate places. The kids can now move the moon in front of the sun showing how the moon will be blocking the light from the sun for a few minutes. This shows them why it is important to not look directly at the sun without protecting their eyes. They will still be looking at the sun! It also shows why it will look like night for a short time.

If you would like the words for this easy craft, click the image below. It will take you to a Google doc link. Please know that some schools block downloading a google doc that it is not within your district. If this happens to you, try downloading at home.

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Easy and Fun Craft for Showing Kids How a Solar Eclipse Works

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Hello Friends, Just a short post to share a fun and easy craft for showing kids how a solar eclipse works. We start school on Friday ...

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Solar Eclipse | The Dr. Binocs Show | Educational Videos For Kids

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Lesson Plan + Activity: Make a Pinhole Camera

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Lesson Plan + Activity: Make a Pinhole Camera

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-8, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about what an eclipse is and what causes them. Then they'll make their own pinhole cameras (activity adapted from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) so that they can view a solar eclipse safely.

Students will:

1. Brainstorm what they know about eclipses.

2. Develop a concept map that identifies what an eclipse is, what causes a lunar and solar eclipse, etc.

3. Identify why it is dangerous to look at the Sun and ways to look at a solar eclipse safely.

4. Make a pinhole camera.

Materials:

Internet access for BrainPOP

Interactive whiteboard

2 pieces of white card stock for each student

Aluminum foil

Tape

Pin or paper clip for each student

Vocabulary:

atmosphere, eclipse, filter, lunar, orbit, solar, umbra

Preparation:

Preview the movie to plan for any adaptations.

Lesson Procedure:

1. Display a KWL chart on the white board. Ask students what they know about eclipses. You may want to prompt them by asking them under what conditions they appear. Write their responses in the K column.

2. Tell students that today they will learn all about eclipses -- what they are, the difference between solar and lunar eclipses, what causes them, and why it's important not to look directly at an eclipse. Ask what they hope to learn about eclipses. Write their responses in the W column.

3. Show the on an interactive whiteboard or other large display for the whole class.

4. Now working either independently, have students open the feature within the movie. As they watch, have them construct a concept map that identifies what eclipses are, what causes them to appear, the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse, why they are dangerous to look at directly, etc.

5. After everyone has watched the movie and completed the concept map, distribute the following: 2 pieces of white card stock, aluminum foil, tape, and pin or paperclip. Tell students they will now make their own pinhole cameras so they can safely watch the next eclipse.

6. Have students follow these instructions:

Cut a square hole in the center of one piece of the card stock.

Tape a piece of aluminum foil over the hole.

Poke a small hole in the aluminum foil using the pin or paper clip.

Try it out! Bring the class outside and model how to use the pinhole camera. Put the uncut piece of cardstock on the ground and hold the one with the foil above it with the foil facing up. Stand with the sun behind you and view the projected image on the card stock below. Show them how to enlarge the projected image by holding the camera farther away. To define the projection, put the bottom card stock in a shadowed area while holding the foil piece in the sunlight.

Extension Activities:

Invite students to poke more holes in the foil and see what happens. They'll discover that the holes create different shapes, patterns, and other cool designs. Help them recognize that each hole turns into its own projection of the eclipse.

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Eclipse Lesson Plan: Make a Pinhole Camera | BrainPOP Educators

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-8, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about what an eclipse is and what causes them. Then they'll make their own pinhole cameras (activity adapted from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) so that they can view a solar eclipse safely.

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This webquest is the perfect resource to use to discuss solar eclipses with your class. This webquest contains 20 questions about solar eclipses as well as 9 reasons that this one on August 21, 2017 is such a big deal. *UPDATE: Webquest has been updated to include access to a Google Slides version...

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Be set for the Solar Eclipse 2024 with these solar eclipse activities! These activities are perfect for following up a class discussion on this special day! Students will record the special day's event and illustrate what is happening. Perfect for little learners!
Inside, you will find:

Solar Eclipse Teaching Poster

Solar Eclipse Writing

Solar Eclipse images to reenact the event

Solar Eclipse 2024 hat

If you are looking for more activities to extend your students' learning, check out my Sun, Moon, and Stars unit HERE.

If you have any questions, please let me know! I am always happy to help!

Happy Exploring!

Amanda Richardson
Mrs. Richardson's Class

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FREE Solar Eclipse 2024 Activities, Solar Eclipse Hat, Solar Eclipse Writing

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Be set for the Solar Eclipse 2024 with these solar eclipse activities! These activities are perfect for following up a class discussion on this special day! Students will record the special day's event and illustrate what is happening. Perfect for little learners!Inside, you will find:Solar Eclipse ...

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LIMITED TIME BUNDLESave 50% on this bundle for the next 48 hours.Are you planning to talk about the solar eclipse in your classroom? What about space? This bundle covers BOTH of those topics and even includes centers! You'll Receive:Eclipse Research Project - Students will love learning about eclips

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This is a sight word based emergent reader about the solar eclipse. This book is in color and blackline. ...

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FREE Solar Eclipse Foldable FREE by Science and Math Doodles | TPT

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This webquest is the perfect resource to use to discuss solar eclipses with your class. This webquest contains 20 questions about solar eclipses as well as 9 reasons that this one on August 21, 2017 is such a big deal. *UPDATE: Webquest has been updated to include access to a Google Slides version...

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Are you planning to watch the 2024 solar eclipse with your students? Or are you learning about eclipses in science and looking for engaging ideas? Try this solar eclipse craft activity for kids to show the five stages of a solar eclipse - first contact, second contact, totality, third and fourth contact.

This fun, hands-on activity is perfect for science lessons, or before watching a solar eclipse. The example shows the stages of a total solar eclipse but you could adapt it for other types (e.g. annular or partial eclipses).

What is a total solar eclipse?

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth. This causes the Sun to be completely obscured, making it dark during the day! During a total solar eclipse, the Sun's corona, or outer atmosphere becomes visible.

Making the solar eclipse craft

You can see the full tutorial over on my YouTube page, or use the written guidance below.
What you need:
☀️Black, yellow, white paper or cardstock

☀️Scissors

☀️Glue

☀️Round objects to draw around (1 for the main sun, the other for the smaller suns/moons). Cups/glasses/coins etc work well for this.

☀️Ruler

☀️Pencil/pen
Optional:
☀️Googly eyes for extra fun

☀️Pipe cleaners (yellow or orange)

☀️Tape

Directions for making the solar eclipse science craft
1. Make the large sun
First, draw a circle on the yellow piece of card for the large sun. I draw around the outside of a drinking glass for this but you could use a compass.

Cut out the yellow circle and fold it in half. Cut along the fold to make 2 equal-sized halves.

Optional: add some googly eyes to one half, and a smiley mouth to the other to give the sun some character!
2. Draw the template for the inside
Next, take a piece of white cardstock. The width of the rectangle should be the same as the straight edge on your sun halves. I made the length 24cm.

Once you've got a large rectangle, use a ruler and pencil to divide it into 6 equal boxes.

Add the tabs to the top and bottom of the template. These are to glue the sun halves onto later.
3. Create the suns and moons
For a total eclipse, you'll need to cut out 5 black circles (moons) and 4 yellow circles (suns). The suns and the moons will be the same size. Make them no larger than the rectangles on the template.

Tip: Fold your paper/card to create more than one sun or moon at a time!
4. Arranging the suns/moons in the template
As you have 6 rectangles but only 5 stages, use the top rectangle to title your project (e.g. 'Total Solar Eclipse').

In the next 5 boxes, arrange the moons and suns to show the solar eclipse stages. If you are making a total eclipse, these will be as follows:

First contact: The Moon is starting to overlap the Sun.

Second contact: The Moon is almost covering the Sun.

Totality: The light from the Sun is blocked as the moon completely covers the disk of the Sun.

Third contact: The Moon starts to move away.

Fourth contact: The Moon no longer covers the Sun and the eclipse ends.

Once everything is arranged, glue the suns and moons in place. I added a little 'glow' around the Moon in the totality phase to show the Sun's corona (atmosphere).

Write the stages onto the template if there's space (if not, just number the stages).
5. Cut out the template
Cut around the outside of the template, taking care not to snip the tabs off!

Glue one of the yellow half-circles into the top of the template and one on the bottom.

Leave for a few minutes for the glue to dry.
6. Folding the template
Next, it's time to fold. Fold alternately along the horizontal lines (like a zig-zag).

Open the sun to reveal the solar eclipse stages inside. Bring the two halves together again to hide them.

Optional: Add some rays to the outside of the sun using yellow or orange pipe cleaners/fuzzy sticks. Use tape to secure them in place.

Print and go option

I sell simple print-and-go templates as an engaging alternative to the craft above. Sequence a total or annular (ring of fire) eclipse with the stage names or short descriptions. The finished foldouts can be glued into an interactive science notebook for future reference by children and they're a fun alternative to a worksheet!
You can buy the templates in my TeacherPayTeachers store here.

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Solar eclipse foldable science craft activity for kids - Wonder at the World

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Full directions with a video link to show you step-by-step how to make a solar eclipse foldable science craft for kids.

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Solar Eclipse Mystery Worksheet (solving equations) by Allison Blevins

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