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Eclipse Participatory Science Film

Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Film/Documentary/Show
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • ETS1 - Engineering Design
  • PS2 - Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Heliophysics Topics
  • Atmosphere
  • Corona
  • Solar Eclipse
  • Sun
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language Multiple Languages

Film | Grades 6-12+ | This educational film explores eclipse participatory science, helping intermediate and advanced students understand the Sun's atmosphere, corona, and solar eclipses.

Educators can integrate this video into science lessons to connect core concepts like Earth's place in the universe and engineering design with real-world NASA projects. By watching and analyzing the episode, students can learn how everyday citizens engage in scientific discovery and apply these insights to interactive classroom discussions or hands-on activities. Science Through Shadows is a NASA Science Activation project that produces a total of 8 episodes. This is episode #7.

Credits: NASA and Fiske Planetarium