August 21st is the big day here in Nashville and, while we initially not going to be in school, we will have students that day. Here is a list of resources for learning about the eclipse and some activities that can be done in your school/classroom. I will keep adding to it as I find ideas and info.
American Astronomical Society – links for K-12 educators to learn about the eclipse
NASA – links with info and printables and activity ideas
Article on Preparing for the Eclipse (elem)
The Big Eclipse (elem age book that explains and comes with a set of glasses and how to build a simple solar projector) and The Big Eclipse Activity Book
Austin Peay has some great curriculum resources for teachers. (Brainpop, Nearpod, Socrative) More here.
More to come…
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