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Helaman 12:15
A solar eclipse took place on
Monday, June 10, 2002 in parts of North
America. The moon moved in front of the Sun. Where we live
in the U.S.A., we saw about 70% of the sun covered by the moon.
Other parts of the U.S.A. saw 40%. My children (4 1/2 and 2 1/2
years old) saw the moon on the "pinhole projector" I made. I have
always heard about a "Solar Eclipse" but I never have seen one before
yesterday. It is an experience I will never forget!
Pinhole
Projector
Take a box (shoe box, etc.) I used a diaper box and cut of the
flaps. The longer the box is, you will be able to see a larger
image of the sun. You can tape a couple of boxes together if you
want.
Tape a white piece of paper on the left side of the open side of the
box.
On the right side of the box, cut a square out of it.
Tape a piece of aluminum foil on it.
Make a hole in the foil using a pin.
Aim the box to the sun and you can see the sun on the white paper.
Show this to your children or students before the solar eclipse starts.
Tell them NOT to look at the sun, only the dot on the paper.
Online Tours
The Virtual Sun
Information,
images, and movies (mpeg) of the sun.
Other Links
Discovery Channel
Cams: Sun
Espenak's
Eclipse @ NASA
Past and upcoming "Solar Eclipses".
Sunbeams For
children aged 7-10.
"The site explores many aspects of the Sun, including an introduction
to the mythology, science, art, history, and health questions
surrounding that celestial body. There are also interactive games
and puzzles that offer additional ways to learn about the Sun. The site
includes links to further research sources and information."
The Solar and Heliospheric
Observatory @ NASA
Pictures of the sun, classroom resources (including a coloring book),
links, and more.
The Sun
Home Economics / Snacks / Cooking
Sun Salad
Place a spoonful of vanilla or lemon pudding or lemon or pineapple
gelatin on a plate. To make sun rays, add pineapple (about 8) around
the pudding or
gelatin.
Cookies
Sun Sugar Cookies
Make circle sugar
cookies or dairy-free
sugar cookies. Decorate them using yellow frosting.
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Barbara Pratt. All rights reserved.