If you're looking for some educational and fun information and ideas for the upcoming Solar Eclipse, you have come to the right place. Below I have compiled videos and activities to get you and your kids excited about the exciting event. *Check out the other post from today with crafts and printables. :) The Dr. Binocs Show is a great resource, check out this informative video on the eclipse:
Need some ideas for getting kids excited for the Eclipse? Scholastic has your back! https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/learning-toolkit-blog/7-activities-to-get-kids-excited-solar-eclipse.html
Have older kiddos (grades 4-7) that are looking for an activity that isn't a coloring page? Check out this Jet Propulsion Laboratory activity on measuring solar energy during the eclipse: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/measuring-solar-energy-during-an-eclipse/ Speaking of NASA, visit this landing page which has more activities and ideas from the space guys themselves! Host a Sun Party, play with some UV sensitive beads, and more: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2024/apr-8-total/resources/activities/?order=pub_date+desc&per_page=50&page=0&search=&filter_categories%5B0%5D%5B%5D=427&tags=total+solar+eclipse&fs=&fc=&ft=&dp=&category=427 If you're looking to add more video elements to your learning, try one of these... Miss Stephanie is taking you on a Planetarium trip to learn about the eclipse, and then read “Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story” by Jayme Sandberg and illustrated by Kathleen Gadeken with the channel Storytime with Tristan.
Head to the Planetarium with Miss Stephanie:
Storytime with Tristan:
Lastly... having protective viewers so your eyes can be safe from those rays is very important. Don't have glasses and want to make a pinhole viewer? The Boy Scouts of America will show you how to make a pinhole viewer
You will need:
A small box with a lid
A small piece of aluminum foil
A small sheet of white paper
A utility knife or hobby knife
Tape
A needle or sharpened pencil
Some art supplies to decorate your box
For instructions on how to make the pinhole viewer, visit Scout Life Magazine.
If you do any fun things or learn anything new during the Solar Eclipse, let me know below or follow me on social media and tell me there. I'll check back in with my experiences soon!
-Laura
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