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NASA's Eyes on the 2017 Eclipse InteractiveNASA's Eyes on the 2017 Eclipse Interactive
Publisher
PBS
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
45 mins
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Internet Access
Year
2018
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NASA's Eyes on the 2017 Eclipse

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How did the 2017 eclipse look in Los Angeles—or Chicago? Experience both views, plus many more, using a lesson from PBS's Space series for middle schoolers. Scholars follow the movements of the sun, moon, and Earth during the most recent solar eclipse and engage in discussion about their observations.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

nasa, eclipses, solar eclipses, the moon, the earth, the sun, shadows, making observations, space, latitude and longitude, north america

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class choose the locations from which to view the eclipse to increase engagement
  • Partner pupils to work together to compare similarities and differences in eclipse views from different locations

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals need computers with Internet access to complete the activity

Pros

  • View the eclipse from multiple locations from the comfort of the classroom!
  • The resource incorporates geography and map-reading skills, making it an excellent choice for a cross-curricular activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.2

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