SAFETY is the number 1 PRIORITY! Remind your students that they should NEVER look directly at the sun! Regular sunglasses will NOT completely protect your eyes. You can get solar eclipse viewing glasses, but you need to make sure they have been verified for safety. The American Astronomical Society has a list here. As an alternative to eclipse glasses, students can construct a viewer using a cereal box, aluminum foil and tape. Photo Credit: NASA In case you haven't heard, a total solar eclipse is happening on Monday August 21st! Everyone in North America will be able to see it to some degree, depending upon your location. If you aren't excited, you should be! I attended an awesome session at SEEC about how to use the solar eclipse in the classroom. I did NOT create these resources, but wanted to share them, so that you can can teach the solar eclipse in YOUR classroom!! The path of totality looks like a diagonal line from Oregon to South Carolina. If you're outside the US or a low percentage of totality, you can see a 3-D simulation by downloading the desktop or web app. The last total solar eclipse was in 1999, but the last total solar eclipse seen by the US (contiguous) was 1979.
NSTA PublicationThis has been adapted from the book Solar Science by: Denise Schatz and Andrew Fraknoi, published by the National Science Teachers Association. Bill Nye & The Totally Awesome Total Eclipse Each episode in this 4 part series is 3-4 minutes. You can also download a great activity book. Check out The Planetary Society for more. The Moon's Role in a Solar Eclipse (2:34) - NASAWhy a total Solar Eclipse is such a big deal (5:24) VoxThis video gives great background and uses scientific terminology. Whether you want to refresh your knowledge or show it to your class, it's a solid resource. Solar Eclipse of the Heart (1:45) - Warby ParkerThis parody of Bonnie Tyler's 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart" is something your students will enjoy! If you're not sure how you can use this in your classroom, don't worry! NASA has got you covered. Regardless of your grade level or content area, this major event can be a learning opportunity for ALL of your students!!
Other Resources to provide background:
Libraries across the country are also hosting Eclipse Events. Click to find a participating library nearest you on the map. Peace, love and space exploration,
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