Eclipse: How can the little Moon hide the giant Sun?
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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.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- free
- Ages 4 - 18
- Activity, Demonstration, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Astronomy
- Size and Scale
- Earth Structure
- Earth, Moon and Sun
- Earth, Moon and Sun
- Eclipses
- Solar System
- The Sun
- The Moon
- Astronomy
- Mathematics
- Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Circles
- Measurement
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
This resource is part of:
- NASA Sun-Earth Day: Make and Take Activities
- The Center for Science Education at the UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory: Hands-on Activities
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- Public Domain, NASA,
