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Solar Eclipse: Awesome Totality

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The next solar eclipse will happen soon, but it's unlikely humans will be able to see it. A video lesson gives a brief overview of the scientific history of the solar eclipse. Pupils learn how Einstein connected a solar eclipse to his Theory of Relativity and why people don't see most eclipses.

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Use to introduce Einstein's Theory of Relativity
  • Ask learners to write down two things they learned and two questions they have after watching the video to use during a class discussion
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects a basic understanding of how an eclipse occurs
Pros
  • Offers closed captioning to support vocabulary instruction
  • Includes an option to assign via Google Classroom
Cons
  • None
NGSS