Modeling Eclipses

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In this lesson, students will observe the geometry of lunar and solar eclipses by creating a physical, proportional model of the Earth and Moon system and observing shadows.

Lesson Grade Level

7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade

Lesson Plan Link/URL

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rI-2yU-cG00H6oWvjJ8Nxxsd2CsduqnB/edit?u…

Subject Area

Science Earth and Space Science E2: Earth & the Universe Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Geometry (G) Ratio and Proportion (RP)

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