Solar eclipse August 21, 2017
Our solar system https://jr.brainpop.com/science/space/solarsystem/ Sun – center of our solar system Earth and other planets – orbit around the sun Moon – orbits around the Earth
What is an eclipse? one object in space blocks an observer from seeing another object in space 2 types: Solar Lunar
Solar eclipse the moon passes between the sun and Earth and blocks all or part of the sun for up to about three hours Shadow falls on certain portions of the earth NASA, 2017: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-who-what-where-when-and-how
What will it look like? http://www.learningliftoff.com/3rd-grade-science-eclipses/#.WZblH8tK2Uk
Who can see the eclipse?
Remember Glasses are ESSENTIAL Harmful rays from the sun can damage your eyes