Animation of an Eclipse
Added: 29 Aug 2016
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Simulation
A clear animation explaining what an eclipse is using visual details. Students can choose to read the description, watch the moon align with the sun pathway to Earth or look at the appearance of the sun from Earth as a moon overshadows the suns rays.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 02. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 04. Model of Earth-Sun-Moon System
Suggestions for use: Use the animation as a board display in getting students to visualise the formation of an eclipse from the aspect of being on Earth to viewing from outside Earth.
Key Skills:
- Communicating
- Managing Information and Thinking
