Activity Resources

ENGAGE

Video Clip

Notice/Wonder using Eclipse Data Sets

GLOBE Observer Data - August 2017 Eclipse

Cultural Significance

The Sun was Eaten: 6 Ways Cultures Have Explained Eclipses

EXPLORE

Solar Eclipse 101

NASA Solar Eclipse Map

Big Sun Small Moon

Eclipse Simulator - Auburn

My NASA data

The My NASA Data solar eclipse resources include lesson plans, mini-lessons (shorter activities for quick engagement), student-facing web-based interactives, and a longer “story map,” which deepens the investigation of the phenomenon over multiple class periods. Engage learners with data collected during past solar eclipses, including maps and visualizations, and how data is used to predict future solar eclipses.

Create Solar Images

Detailed Instructions - NASA eClips

Chalk Art Diagrams

Solar Oven

EXPLAIN

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Model a Solar Eclipse

The Yardstick Eclipse

Why Don't Eclipses Occur Every Month?

Solar System Scale Model

ELABORATE

GLOBE Observer

GLOBE Observer: Eclipses - How is the atmosphere affected during the eclipse? Students can collect air temperature and cloud cover data. Download the GLOBE Explorer app to review data collection protocols and begin practicing before eclipse day! Note that the Eclipse portion of the app is temporary and will be made available later in March.

SciStarter

Eclipse Projects - 4 minutes and 27 seconds to solve science mysteries! Experience the eclipse and share observations with scientists. There are many projects available!