2024 Solar eclipse resources
WDMESC - january 2024
Discover NASA's Compilation of Resources and Lessons on the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is set to occur on April 8, 2024, and NASA has compiled a wealth of resources and lessons to help people prepare for this exciting event. This eclipse will be visible from parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and it is expected to last for a little over four minutes in some areas.
NASA's compilation includes information on the science behind a solar eclipse, tips for safe viewing, and even activities that can be done in the classroom or at home to learn more about this celestial event. There are also maps and charts available to help people plan their viewing locations and times.
One of the most interesting things about this eclipse is that it will pass over the same location in the United States as the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. This means that scientists will have another opportunity to study the effects of a total solar eclipse on the Earth's atmosphere and environment.
The Sun is never completely blocked by the Moon during an annular solar eclipse. Therefore, during an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Click this resource to learn more.
Visit this website to discover the precise time the eclipse will be visible in your area, as well as to watch a video that depicts what you can expect to see.
The NSTA provides a comprehensive range of resources related to the eclipse. These include observer guides, handouts, K-12 teacher-focused journal articles, and recorded webinars.
A Google Slides Deck packed with solar eclipse lesson plan ideas and resources
Join us for a free two-hour workshop for educators focused on the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!
We’ll deep dive into the science of the solar eclipse, teach best practices for communicating eclipse concepts to students, and provide hands-on activities you can implement in your eclipse programming.
This is for teachers, homeschool educators, librarians, museum employees, outreach specialists, etc. and is supported by the Simons Foundation as a part of its ‘In the Path of Totality’ initiative!
Visit this website packed with resources including a 10 ft. long eclipse map just for educators!
Canva for Education provides a variety of presentations and lesson plans created by educators that are related to the solar eclipse.