How to Make Eclipses Interesting for Students of All Ages
Ideas and recommendations for how to make eclipse events interesting educational opportunities for elementary through college-age students
Eclipse Education
Astronomy Education for Students of All Ages
Learn how to make astronomy education an interesting and meaningful experience for students of all ages
What is the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis?
Learn about the interesting Aquatic Ape Hypothesis that tried to explain why humans lost their hair
The History of Eclipses and Solar Viewing
Learn about the history of solar eclipses, how ancient civilizations connected with these events, and how modern day tools allow us to safely view eclipses.
Snowball Earth Conditions Explored
Learn about the conditions that may have led and may have perpetuated the snowball Earth hypothesis.
Tropospheric Ozone
Stratospheric ozone is good. Tropospheric ozone is bad. Learn how the latter is formed.
Lessons Learned from the Mount St. Helens Eruption of 1980
Learn what we gleaned from the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.
Understanding Fire Regimes
Learn about what fire regimes are and how understanding them can impact our ability to control wildfires.
Solar Eclipse Duration Explained
Understand the duration of solar eclipses depending on your location and the type of eclipse in question.
Why It's Important to View an Eclipse
Learn why it is important to view an eclipse, both for existential and educational reasons
What is Orographic Lifting?
Learn what orographic lifting is and how it might affect the weather near you.
Reflection and Refraction
Learn about reflection and refraction of sunlight