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Solar Eclipse Animation | UNC-TV Science

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All locations during a solar eclipse are not equal. Whether in the umbra, penumbra, or outside range, between two and five solar eclipses happen each year. With an engaging video, young scientists learn eclipse vocabulary as well as view images to clarify the meaning.

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Give pupils the provided discussion questions prior to watching the video and have them jot down ideas for a class discussion
  • Use images from the video to create a class presentation
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a basic understanding of how a solar eclipse occurs
Pros
  • Provides multiple options to assign or share the lesson
  • Images and animations help to clarify the concept
Cons
  • None
NGSS