138. Prepare for the Solar Eclipse

2/23/2024

Show Summary:

Listen in as Natasha and Claire provide essential tips for educators on preparing your students for the upcoming solar eclipse and organizing a memorable watch party. From understanding safety precautions to engaging lesson ideas, we explore how to effectively incorporate this rare celestial event into your classroom while ensuring students' safety. With insights on selecting viewing equipment, planning interactive activities, and fostering a sense of wonder, we hope to equip you to create an enriching experience for your students and their families.

Links from the Show:

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• 123. Solar Eclipse Partying and World Space Week

Vivify STEM Blog Posts

• Top Resources for the 2024 Solar Eclipse!

Vivify STEM Lessons

• Solar Eclipse Pinhole Projector STEM Challenge

• FREE Solar Eclipse Paper Circuit Activity

• STEM Family Night Planning Guide

• Solar Eclipse Explorer Kit

• Ultraviolet Solar Light Shelter STEM Challenge (uses UV beads)

• Chile Solar Car STEM Challenge

• Astronaut Boot STEM Challenge

Other STEM Resources

• NASA: Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse Glasses (ISO 12312-2:2015E & CE Certified, Durable Plastic; Amazon affiliate link)

• Why do shadows change during a solar eclipse?

• NASA: Measuring Solar Energy During an Eclipse

• GLOBE Eclipse: Only available when a solar eclipse is happening somewhere in the world, the GLOBE Eclipse tool will prompt users to record air temperature measurements in addition to observations of sky conditions and vegetation at the data collection site.

• Quick Tips

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