Summary
Dr. Binocs explains how the moon can pass between the Earth and sun to block the sun's light. Good support for an Earth-sun-moon lesson.
Viewer safety
All ages
Includes a reminder never to look directly at the sun — good to reinforce with students.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What blocks the sun during a solar eclipse?
- Why does the sky get dark during a total solar eclipse?
- Why should you never look straight at the sun?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: solar eclipse, moon, sun, shadow.
Try it: Use three objects to model the sun, moon, and Earth during a solar eclipse.