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An eclipse is a celestial event that happens when a planet, a moon, and a star line up in a specific way. When the Moon is in the middle of the lineup, you get a solar eclipse. As the Moon blocks the light of the Sun, a giant Moon shadow covers parts of the Earth, resulting in some astonishing visual experiences.
Activities
Guide to Building Solar Eclipse Viewers
Viewing a solar eclipse is fun and exciting! One of the safest ways to view an eclipse is by projecting an image of the Sun through a pinhole projector.
Why Don't Eclipses Happen Every Month?
Patrons create 3D models of the Earth, Moon, and Sun and demonstrate solar and lunar eclipses, and understand why we do not see eclipses at every full and new Moon.
Create 3D models of the Earth, Moon and Sun and demonstrate solar and lunar eclipses. Show why we do not see eclipses at every full and new Moon.
Construct a simple piece of equipment that will calculate the size of the sun.
James Webb Telescope Game- Scope it Out!
The Webb Telescope may be unusual in appearance - but it has a lot in common with simple tube-shaped telescopes. Play the "Scope It Out!" game to find out more! This game is best suited for teens and interested adults.
The Solar Cycle (Solar Cycle Science)
In this activity students will compare different methods for observing the Sun’s corona and make predictions about what they will observe during the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.
In this activity students will compare different methods for observing the Sun’s corona and make predictions about what they will observe during the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.
A selfie ring light makes a pretty good stand-in for the Sun. During a solar eclipse, the moon casts two kinds of shadows. A ring light and a disk of black paper can help demonstrate how these shadows are made, and how they differ from one another.
Why doesn’t a solar or lunar eclipse happen every month? It’s because the moon’s orbit around the earth is tilted in relation to the earth’s orbit around the Sun. In this Science Snack, you’ll make a model that helps explain this phenomenon.
10 Minutes of Code w/ Texas Insrruments
TI Codes: TI-84 Plus TechnologyEngage students in short activities that build understanding of math concepts, programming logic and coding skills.
WVSU has the calculators or can provide online access. contact cbishop1@wvstateu.edu
Discover the “cosmic coincidence” that makes solar eclipses possible!
Build a deeper understanding of how we see solar eclipses by focusing on the size-and-distance ratios of the Sun and moon from our perspective on Earth.
Use a shoebox and other common materials to create a safe way to view the Sun.
Use a cereal box and other common materials to create a safe way to view the Sun.
In this activity, patrons construct their own Sun Clock – small enough to keep in their pocket – and explore how to orient their clocks correctly for them to function accurately.
We hope you enjoy these Activities~ Let us know if you need supplies. Contact cbishop1@wvstateu.edu
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