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Why Do Eclipses Happen?

Why Do Eclipses Happen?

This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners create 3D models of the Earth, Moon and Sun to demonstrate solar and lunar eclipses. The pdf contains step-by-step instructions, photos, presentation tips, links to background information, and a schedule of lunar eclipses.

Keywords:
Moon and Sun, Moon, The Moon, Geoscience, Eclipse, NSDL, Sun, Eclipses, Lunar Eclipse, Earth, Solar Eclipse, Earth and Space Science, Earth System Science, Solar System, Astronomy, Space Science, The Sun
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
Author:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School
Technical Format:
PDF
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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