The experience of a total eclipse is one of inspiring proportions. No imitation can compare. However, it is hoped that the images in this facsimile will motivate students to see at least one total eclipse in their life. In this lesson students will write a story about a solar eclipse from the viewpoint of an animal. The safest way to view the sun is on the Internet.
Pinhole cameras are a close second, and they're easy to build from common materials.
Even if you're not near the path of totality pinhole cameras can be used to project the circular disk of the sun onto a floor or wall for easy viewing. In this activity students will study and understand the basic construction of the pinhole camera and participate in divergent thinking. There are many examples of pinhole cameras in nature. In this activity students conduct a scavenger hunt for the pinhole cameras all around us. You are visitor number Error.