{"id":767943,"date":"2023-10-05T09:52:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T13:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spaceweekly.com\/?p=767943"},"modified":"2023-10-05T09:52:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T13:52:48","slug":"stem-learning-resources-to-prepare-for-upcoming-eclipses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spaceweekly.com\/?p=767943","title":{"rendered":"STEM Learning Resources to Prepare for Upcoming Eclipses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Sun and Moon will work together to put on a celestial show in the skies above North America during two solar eclipses<\/a> in the months to come. On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Moon will nearly cover the Sun during what\u2019s called an annular solar eclipse<\/a>, and on April 8, 2024, the Moon will completely block out the Sun during a total solar eclipse<\/a>. Get ready to make the most of these rare events with this curated list of NASA STEM learning resources and related content, including activities, citizen science opportunities, and more.<\/p>\n

Safety First!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

First things first! It\u2019s important never to look directly at the Sun, even during a solar eclipse. Protect your eyes with specialized solar viewers, such as eclipse glasses or view the event with a pinhole projector check out these video instructions <\/a>on how to make your own. You can learn more about eclipse viewing safety here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What You\u2019ll See<\/h4>\n

During the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, the Moon will appear smaller when it slips in front of the Sun\u2019s disk, leaving a ring of sunlight visible for people on the main path of the eclipse. During the total solar eclipse in April, the Moon will fully block the Sun for a brief time for people on the main path of this eclipse. For both eclipses, people in most of the U.S. can see a partial solar eclipse, even if you\u2019re not on the eclipse\u2019s main path.<\/p>\n

Wondering how much of the Sun will be blocked by the Moon where you are? Use this map<\/a> to find out what the view will be like in your area, since the eclipses will take different paths as they cross the United States.<\/p>\n

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Learn What\u2019s Happening <\/h4>\n

Students are invited to visit NASA\u2019s Space Place for a helpful overview<\/a> of eclipses and a deeper look at what happens during a total solar eclipse<\/a>. Learn even more through fun hands-on activities such as How Can the Little Moon Hide<\/a> the Giant Sun and the solar eclipse beach ball demonstration<\/a>. Looking for books? Read \u201cOur Very Own Star,\u201d or the Braille book \u201cGetting a Feel for Eclipses<\/a>,\u201d available in English and Spanish. <\/p>\n

Educators can bring solar eclipse learning into the classroom with eclipse lessons<\/a> from My NASA Data, the Epic Eclipse: A \u201cPi in the Sky<\/a>\u201d math challenge, and the Living With a Star<\/a> educator guide, which explores the Sun-Earth connection. Other fun activities include learning how to measure solar energy<\/a> during the eclipse, taking the new NASA Eclipse Kahoot! Quiz<\/a> modeling the Earth-Moon system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Be an Eclipse Scientist<\/h4>\n

Anyone can become a citizen scientist and contribute their eclipse observations! Here are two exciting opportunities: <\/p>\n