Instructional Video

What Are Eclipses? Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse

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Take a tour of one of the most dramatic astronomical events! The Socratica Astronomy series presents a lesson on the similarities and differences of solar and lunar eclipses. The narrator shows the physical arrangement that produces each and the progression that leads to each arrangement.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use during an eclipse year to prepare pupils for the event
  • Have students create a foldable notebook to record the similarities and differences of solar and lunar eclipses
Classroom Considerations
  • Be sure to verify the authenticity of eclipse glasses if distributing them in your classroom
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes a transcript of the video to assist English learners and those needing extra support
  • Provides links to additional videos on a similar topic
Cons
  • None