Solar Eclipse 2024 STEM Activity Build an Eclipse Viewer Astronomy
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What causes a solar eclipse?
This solar eclipse lesson plan is the perfect activity for students who are learning about how the moon and sun create an eclipse.
Students create a simple model of the moon and the sun to see how the moon and sun interact with each other during an eclipse. They also build an eclipse view in order to watch a solar eclipse without injuring their eyes.
This STEM challenge aligns with NGSS and TEKS.
Materials:
- white index card
- pencil or pen
- tape
- paper towel roll
- aluminum foil
- scissors
- printable Earth, Sun, and Moon (included)
- popsicle stick
- paper plate
Included:
- Detailed lesson plan
- Easy-to-follow instructions (with photos)
- Examples
- STEM challenge
- NGSS Standards
- TEKs Standards