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Solar Eclipse: What Are They and How Do You Safely View Them?
Rebekah Fogler
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(466)
In this class, we will talk about the three kinds of eclipses to get ready for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. We will make pinhole viewers. There will be a special class on Mon, April 8 where we will view it together from Texas.
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A solar eclipse is extremely rare! I saw the last total eclipse in 2017 and then saw the annular eclipse in Oct 2023. There is another one coming on April 8, 2024. After that, North America (where I live) will not experience another solar eclipse for many years. Other continents may see it before then. In this class, we will talk about the 3 kinds of eclipses: total, annular, and lunar. We will use household objects to show the sun, moon, and earth to visualize what is happening. I will...
Learners will understand the three kinds of eclipses using hands-on materials They will make a safe viewing apparatus. They will learn about viewing safety.
Solar System Model -flashlight -big ball for the earth -smaller ball for the sun -bowls/playdough to hold those balls so they do not roll Build your own eclipse-viewing box - cardboard box (cereal box, shoebox, etc) - white paper - scissors - aluminum foil - tape - glue stick - sharp pencil/safety pin to make a tiny hole in the foil
If you want to view the eclipse from your own home make sure you have the special eclipse glasses or use the viewer. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN!
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(466)
I love looking around me and asking questions. "What if....?" Science is full of "what if" questions. Come explore simple science experiments with me. Most of the items can be found around your home or easily found at the store. I also have a love...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
2-6 learners per class
