One of the coolest natural events is a total solar eclipse. Today, we talked about the different types of solar and lunar eclipses. We looked at the difference between partial, total and annular eclipses. We discussed the different stages and phenomena that occur in a total solar eclipse and watched video footage from the 2017 eclipse that went across Oregon. Diamond ring effect, and Baily's Beads-both super cool events that happen just before totality. We looked at the geometry of both lunar and solar eclipses. We finished up with a simple chalk pastel art project of the diamond ring effect. Chalks are the perfect medium to capture the rays of light. Additional ActivitiesVideos:
What's the Difference Between a Solar and Lunar Eclipse A simple explanation with demonstrations you can do at home. Lunar Eclipses From SciShow Kids, this is a simple explanation of lunar eclipses. Why Solar Eclipses Create Those Crescent Shaped Lights The science behind the lights that you can see on the ground during an eclipse. We looked at a picture of these during class, but this explains it in much more detail. Activities: Check out this calendar to see the path of all the eclipses in the next 10 years, and start planning a trip to see one! Being in the path of totality is totally worth it (and until you've seen a total eclipse, you just can't imagine the difference between that, and being at 99%.) There's an annular eclipse in a couple years that will pass through southern Oregon, and a total solar eclipse in 2024 in Texas. Time for a road trip! Make a coffee filter solar eclipse craft, or check out one of these eclipse activities (glow in the dark t-shirts, or make a lunar eclipse model, and more!)
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