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Here is a repost of great resources John Olson listed in the MDE Update a few days ago - in case you missed them! Check this TEACHER TOOLKIT!
The Great American Eclipse
On August 21st, the moon will block out the sun and the sky will go dark in the middle of the day. There hasn’t been a total solar eclipse on the Continental US since 1979.
Although Minnesota is not on the Path of Totality (the 70 mile wide track of the umbra or dark shadow of the moon), the state will experience an excellent partial solar eclipse - between 72%-91% of the sun will be blocked out by the moon, depending on location in the state. The highest level partial eclipse happens in the southwest corner of the state.
This is a phenomenal opportunity for kids and teachers. There is a teacher toolkit from a collaboration of NASA and WGBH. The American Astronomical Society has a compilation of educational materials and videos. For a letter that encourages administrators to let students observe the eclipse and dispels eclipse myths, go to this link.
Minnesota science teachers should know about:
