Solar Eclipse Activities
This a collection of free, hands-on activities designed to engage students in the exploration of solar eclipse phenomena.
Grade Level: Advanced Placement • Elementary • High School • Middle School
Subject: Earth Science • Physical Science
Activities
01) Solar Eclipse Light and Temperature Study
In this lab, students use Wireless Light and Temperature Sensors to investigate a solar eclipse and its impact on environmental conditions.
02) Weird Weather: Solar Eclipse Weather Study
Strange things happen during a solar eclipse! In this lab, students uncover local changes in weather conditions during a solar eclipse using a Wireless Weather Sensor with GPS.
03) Why Do We Wear Eclipse Glasses? A Study with UV Beads
In this activity, students use color-changing UV beads to compare the effectiveness of sunglasses and solar eclipse glasses in blocking UV light.