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During the Solar Eclipse activity, which is ideal for grades 5-7, students will extend their understanding of the phases of the moon to learn about the conditions under which a solar eclipse might occur as viewed from Earth, and how a solar eclipse differs from a lunar eclipse.
By the end of the activity students should be able to:
- Understand the orbit of the Earth and its moon
- Explain solar and lunar eclipse
Additional resource required:
- Pencils or wooden skewers
- Styrofoam balls
- Flashlights
- Flexible metal wire
- String
- Rulers
- Device with internet access
