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Eclipse: How can the little Moon hide the giant Sun?
| Content Provider | howtosmile |
|---|---|
| Description | In this activity, learners explore how distance can affect the way we perceive the size of an object. It also introduces learners to solar eclipses as well as the Sun and Moon's sizes and distances from Earth. This is a very simple activity using balls as models, making it accessible even for young learners. This resource also contains hints on how to use familiar objects to help learners visualize the sizes and distances of the Sun, Moon and Earth. |
| Related Links | http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2007/materials/eclipse_smallmoon_bigsun.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Public Domain, NASA |
| Subject Keyword | Size Scale Sun Moon Earth Solar eclipse Eclipse Diameter Astronomy Earth and Space Science Size and Scale Earth Structure Moon and Sun Eclipses Solar System The Sun The Moon Mathematics Measurement Circles The Nature of Science The Scientific Process Conducting Investigations |
| Content Type | Text |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Assessment |
| Time Required | PT10M0S |
| Education Level | Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Measurement Space Science |
