Eclipse Education
Middle School Lesson Plan: Building an Eclipse Observation Log
Lesson Plan: Building an Observation Log of the October Annular Eclipse Grade Level: Middle School (6-8) Subject: Science (Astronomy) Duration: Two 60-minute sessions Lesson Objectives By the end of this...
Milankovitch Cycles: Explaining Seasons, Glaciation, and Climatic Variations
Milankovitch Cycles: The Cosmic Dance of Earth and Mars Understanding climate change is a pressing concern for scientists and policymakers alike. While much of the focus is on anthropogenic factors...
The Sun and Gas Planets: Differential Rotation
Differential Rotation The grand orchestra of our solar system has celestial bodies that move in rhythm and harmony, but not always in unison. One of the most fascinating phenomena we...
The Sun: Our Cosmic Furnace and Life-Giver
What We Know When we gaze up at the sky, it's easy to overlook the celestial object that makes our existence possible: the Sun. This seemingly eternal ball of fiery...
Where to Buy Eclipse Glasses
Finding the Right Source for Safe Solar Viewing The celestial phenomenon of a solar eclipse has long fascinated humankind. A moment where day turns to dusk and the sky reveals...
Eye Safety During a Solar Eclipse
Why It Matters and How to Protect Yourself The wonder of a solar eclipse is a rare celestial event that draws the gaze of countless people. This natural phenomenon, where...
Interstellar: How Accurate is the Movie? Separating Science Fact from Fiction
Prepare to embark on a journey through space and time as you explore the scientific accuracy of Christopher Nolan's epic film, Interstellar. This groundbreaking movie captivated audiences with its...
The Voyager Missions
What Did We Learn from the Voyager Missions? The Voyager missions, launched by NASA in the late 1970s, have been one of the most groundbreaking endeavors in the history of...
What is the Oort Cloud?
The Oort Cloud is a theoretical sphere of icy objects that is thought to exist at the farthest reaches of our solar system, way beyond the orbit of Pluto and...
Planet Year and Day Length Variability
The year and day lengths of the planets in our solar system vary widely due to factors like orbital distance, axial tilt, and rotation speed. Here's a closer look at...
Look for the ISO Logo on Your Eclipse Glasses to Ensure Highest Safety Standard
Solar eclipses are awe-inspiring celestial events that captivate people around the world. Whether it's an annular eclipse, where the Sun appears as a bright ring surrounding the Moon, or a...
How Eclipse Viewing Influences Student Learning
The Importance of Eclipse Viewing in Student Learning In an era where digital screens often eclipse natural phenomena in capturing the attention of students, the experiential learning derived from witnessing...