Outreach Demonstration Guide: Eclipses: Earth-Moon-Sun Model
JUN 26, 2017
This demonstration uses a model of the earth-moon-sun system to explain why eclipses occur. This demo is useful for illustrating why total solar eclipses are rare.
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Looking for a new demonstration for an outreach event? Or want to jump start your chapter on outreach? These demonstrations have been developed by SPS to help you make a difference in your local communities. Each demonstration includes parts lists, instructions, key physical concepts to explain, and demonstration videos, where appropriate.
Audience:
High School (ages 14+)
Middle School (ages 11-13) & General Public
Elementary (ages 5-10)
Time:
10 - 20 min
Level of Difficulty:
Level 2