Under Repair - Path of Totality
adaptative lesson by
Infiniscope
adaptative lesson by
Infiniscope
Est. Time: 30-40 min30-40 min
Language: English
Mobile/Tablet: No
Lesson Resources
Alignment Documents
Browser Support
Chrome
69+
Firefox
63+
Safari
10+
Edge
15+
Topics Covered
- Solar Eclipse
- Eclipse
- Optics
Lesson Description
Explore how the Moon’s shadow is cast upon Earth during a total solar eclipse. Discover why this event is so unique while plotting the path of totality! Earn a limited edition Eclipse 2017 coin to commemorate this event.
Central Question: Why is Eclipse 2017 such a unique event?
Instructional Objective: Explain what causes the size and location of the path of totality during a solar eclipse.
Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcome #1: Use a model to explore patterns in data to plot and locate the path of totality during a total solar eclipse.
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Learning Outcome #2: Use a model to test the effects of Moon (baseball) distance on the size of the shadow cast upon Earth (wall) during a total solar eclipse.
Prerequisites
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Solar eclipse
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Sun, Moon, Earth Arrangement
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Moon Phases
Lesson Description
Explore how the Moon’s shadow is cast upon Earth during a total solar eclipse. Discover why this event is so unique while plotting the path of totality! Earn a limited edition Eclipse 2017 coin to commemorate this event.
Central Question: Why is Eclipse 2017 such a unique event?
Instructional Objective: Explain what causes the size and location of the path of totality during a solar eclipse.
Learning Outcomes
-
Learning Outcome #1: Use a model to explore patterns in data to plot and locate the path of totality during a total solar eclipse.
-
Learning Outcome #2: Use a model to test the effects of Moon (baseball) distance on the size of the shadow cast upon Earth (wall) during a total solar eclipse.
Prerequisites
-
Solar eclipse
-
Sun, Moon, Earth Arrangement
-
Moon Phases
- Est. Time: 30-40 min30-40 min
- Language: English
- Mobile/Tablet: No
Lesson Resources
Alignment Documents
Browser Support
Chrome
69+
Firefox
63+
Safari
10+
Edge
15+
Topics Covered
- Solar Eclipse
- Eclipse
- Optics