On Monday, August 21, 2017, Cleveland will experience a solar eclipse for the first time in 99 years. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is in the new moon phase and travels between the Earth and the sun. It’s position will cast a shadow on the earth and cause the sky to become increasingly dark between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., with the moon covering about 80 percent of the sun at 2:31 p.m.

Because many classes will be incorporating learning experiences around this rare celestial event, and because safety precautions must be in place before viewing an eclipse, CMSD has constructed this website to present lesson planning ideas and guidelines for safe viewing.

CMSD Resources 

CEO letter to parents Español   |   العربية	Solar Eclipse Activities Guide

Additional resources recommended by our Curriculum & Instruction Staff: 

	Solar Eclipse - The Dr. Binocs Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6OtLfszaVI   Learn about Solar Eclipse with Dr. Binocs. Hey kids, have you ever heard about an eclipse? Do you know where the sun hides during an eclipse and what is it c...
	Path of Totality - Bill Nye & the Totally Awesome Total Eclipse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMvhPUnWoc0   Bill Nye explains the basics of a solar eclipse, the path of totality, and how to safely view a solar eclipse with National Park Ranger Coral O'Riley. Subscribe to ...
	Ask An Eye Doc: How do I safely look directly at a solar eclipse? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ccSAeRwsfI   On 8/21/17, a total solar eclipse will be visible in a path that travels across the entire United States. All areas outside that path will see a partial eclipse. But ...
	How to Safely Watch a Solar Eclipse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTCkC5ANlJg   It's safe to look directly at Sun when its bright face is totally eclipsed by the Moon, but at all other times you must follow the safety advice provided her...

 

NASA resources for EDUCATORS & FAMILIES

 

	Live Streaming Video https://www.nasa.gov/eclipselive 12 p.m. EDT - Eclipse Preview Show 1 p.m. EDT - Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA. The program will feature views from NASA research aircraft, high-altitude balloons, satellites and specially-modified telescopes and live reports from cities across the nation.
	Countdown to the Eclipse https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov
	Español Como Ver el Eclipse Solar del 2017 con Seguridad
	Resources for K-12 Educators https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/k-12-formal-education
	NASA “Space Place” Resources for Upper Elementary Grades https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/nasa-space-place
	Safety Guidelines https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety
	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/faq
	Downloadable maps, posters, fact sheets, safety bulletins, etc. [Please credit NASA!] https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/downloadables
	NASA Eclipse Kit & Activity Guide https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-kit
	Views of the Eclipse from the International Space Station (ISS) https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/iss-observations
	Scheduled Events/Locations https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/event-locations