2023 Annular Solar Eclipse Folder

The middle, top, fifth of a black moon covering a yellow and orange fiery sun with an white and yellow annular solar eclipse logo with the phases of an eclipse.
Levels
  • beginner
  • intermediate
  • advanced
NGSS
  • ess1
Requirements
  • low_tech
  • low_cost
CreditNASA HEAT
Language
  • english

The downloadable 2-pocket folder serves as a guide to the upcoming annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023. The folder showcases valuable information about the eclipse, safe viewing methods, and highlights NASA's science regarding high altitude ballooning and sounding rockets on the pocket flaps.

Inside the folder, learners can find two engaging activities. The first activity focuses on making solar eclipse glasses your own and adding an additional protection. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to transform ordinary eclipse glasses into personalized and aesthetically appealing accessories, ensuring both style and safety during the celestial event.

The second activity offers a pinhole projector experience. The folder contains a specially designed pinhole that can be utilized for viewing the solar eclipse. Learners can follow the instructions provided to punch a pinhole projector, enabling them to observe the eclipse safely and with scientific curiosity.

This product is supported by the NASA Heliophysics Activation Team (NASA HEAT), part of NASA's Science Activation portfolio.