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Plant the Moon Challenge (PTMC), is a teacher-led student global science experiment, learning activity and inspirational project-based learning challenge to see who can grow the best crops using lunar regolith. Apply for a WVSGC mini grant for supplies. Register by Jan 5th as the deadline was extended ~ each participating team will receive a PTMC activity kit (valued at $420 with an additional $100 teacher stipend for experimental supplies).
Texas Instruments: TI Codes Contest and TI activities and simulations that explore the topics of lunar phases, Earth’s seasons, and the masses of celestial objects can be a great way to provide students with some insight into what an eclipse is and why it’s so exciting!” If you need the software contact mgrooms@ti.com.
Southern WV
Beckley
WVSU 4-H Youth Development STEM Center We will hold an eclipse viewing with a limited number of free eclipse glasses. If you would like activities/supplies prior to the solar eclipse, please contact us.
Central WV
Charleston
Clay Center Planetarium Theater Discover a world of music, theater, art and science at one of the most unique venues in the country. Visit an interactive museum with art and science.
WVSU College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics and WVSU 4-H STEM There will be an eclipse viewing and other activities on university grounds in Institute WV. If you would like activities/supplies in anticipation of the solar eclipse, please contact vathani.am@wvstateu.edu.
Northern/Eastern WV
Fairmont
NASA IV & V ERC has workshops and webinars lasting 3-5 hours. In-person workshops are full training, certifying that you should borrow a classroom equipment kit to complete NASA-related STEM activities. Some 1-to 2-hour webinars resulted in kit certification. Participants at in-person workshops and virtual webinars will receive a certificate granting training hours for professional development, which may be presented to employers for annual requirements.
Davis/Tucker County
NASA Solar Eclipse Activities with National Youth Science Academy. Free eclipse glasses, science kits, and more activities. Shuttle buses are available.
Wheeling
Grand Vue Park- just outside of Moundsville, WV - will serve as the host site for a large public event, safely bringing the April 8th, 2024, Solar Eclipse to local students, educators, and the general public.
Please let us know of any activities celebrating the Solar Eclipse 2024- email cbishop1@wvstateu.edu.
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