Thursday, August 24, 2017

Eclipse

Did anyone else watch the eclipse? I really enjoyed it. We were already back in school, so spent a couple days learning about what an eclipse is AND how to safely watch one. On the big day, we had sack lunches, special glasses and a little music. It was a fun couple hours.
I really thought it would get darker -- we were 90% of the sun blocked by the moon. We had told the kids that it would get dark, we'd be able to see stars and the street lights would come on. Well, nope. So a good chance to talk about scientists making predictions and having to revise those.


So this was a fun way to start the 2nd week of school!






2 comments:

  1. I, too, was surprised at the lack of darkness (and we were 94% eclipsed). Our streetlights did come on. Great memories for our kids for sure. Have a great year!!!
    Alyce

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  2. We were 99% and it wasn't dark. :)

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