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Name two types of eclipses?
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"E.5.8B.2 Develop and use a model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to analyze the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and seasons. "
Learning objective:
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Differentiate Solar vs. Lunar Eclipse. Learn the position of the Sun, Earth and Moon in a lunar eclipse. Learn the position of the Sun, Earth and Moon in a solar eclipse. Learn the patterns of the Sun Earth Moon System Learn what the penumbra and umbra are.
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Solar Eclipse
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Lunar Eclipse
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Solar Eclipse Vs. Lunar Eclipse
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An eclipse occurs when one celestial (space) body moves into the shadow of another. Solar eclipses are when the Moon passes in between the Sun and Earth, blocking out the Sun's light. Lunar eclipses are when the Earth passes in between the Sun and Moon, blocking out the Moon's light.
Understanding Eclipses
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Umbra: The darkest part of an object's shadow. Penumbra: The lighter part of an object's shadow. Antumbra: The area outside an object's umbra where some of its light is still visible.
Concepts:
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Lunar eclipses occur at the full moon phase. When Earth is positioned precisely between the Moon and Sun, Earth’s shadow falls upon the surface of the Moon, dimming it and sometimes turning the lunar surface a striking red over the course of a few hours. Each lunar eclipse is visible from half of Earth.
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A total solar eclipse can last up to 7 minutes and 31 seconds. The longest total lunar eclipse in this century occurred on July 27, 2018 and will last for 1 hour and 43 minutes. In ancient times, people believed that eclipses were caused by mythical creatures.
Fun facts:
13. Open question
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Work together in pairs: Explain the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse.
14. Open question
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Work together in pairs: Name two things that happen during a solar eclipse?
15. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a picture of a lunar eclipse. Label your Sun, Earth, and Moon.
16. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a picture of a solar eclipse. Label your Sun, Earth, and Moon.
17. Poll
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What is an eclipse?
- A natural phenomenon caused by the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth
- A natural phenomenon caused by the alignment of the planets
- A natural phenomenon caused by the alignment of the asteroids
- None of these are correct.
18. Poll
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What is the relationship between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?
- A solar eclipse is when the moon is blocking the sun, while a lunar eclipse is when the earth is blocking the sun
- A solar eclipse is when the earth is blocking the sun, while a lunar eclipse is when the moon is blocking the sun
- They are both when the moon is blocking the sun
- They are both when the earth is blocking the sun
19. Poll
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How often do solar eclipses occur?
- Once a week
- Once a year
- Once a month
- Once every 5 years
20. Poll
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What is the best way to view an eclipse?
- Through a pair of eclipse glasses
- By looking directly at the sun
- Through a telescope
- Through binoculars
21. Poll
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Look at the image. Is it depicting a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse
- Solar Eclipse
- Lunar Eclipse
22. Poll
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Look at the image. Is it depicting a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse
- Solar Eclipse
- Lunar Eclipse
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