Want to teach your kids about the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024? Then I have an easy lesson printable for you! Today, I am sharing a free solar eclipse fold-out printable STEM pack for you to use in your homeschool lessons about the eclipse!
A Bit About the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse
A total Solar Eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking out the face of the sun. The upcoming eclipse has been dubbed the Great North American Eclipse. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous U.S. until 2044.
Why is this special?
While a total solar eclipse happens about once every 18 months, depending on where you live, you may only see this event once in your lifetime, unless you go out of your way to travel for one.
Why Using Protective Eyewear is important?
Looking directly at the sun on a normal day can adversely affect your eyes. However, looking directly at the sun may cause temporary or permanent damage during a total solar eclipse. Regular sunglasses are not recommended either because they don’t contain the proper filters for such an event. Therefore using a pair of solar eclipse glasses makes the best choice to prevent eyesight damage. If you haven’t picked up a pair yet, click here to check out these solar eclipse glasses on Amazon.
Downloading Your Free Homeschool Solar Eclipse Fold-Out Printable
For this printable lesson, you need a working printer, paper, scissors, and a glue stick or tape. This comes with a colored version and a color-it-yourself version. As you put the foldout together, discuss the different types of eclipses as they are all listed in the fold-out. This is a fun way to learn about this this event!
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For More Information about the Total Solar Eclipse
If you would like more information on the eclipse, check out the NASA website as they have a whole section dedicated to it! I hope you find this printable pack useful, and as always, I love hearing your feedback.
