Preparing students to view a solar eclipse is a fantastic opportunity to connect math and science with the enthusiasm of a memorable event. I hope you find this curated list of eclipse resources for upper elementary and middle school students useful.
Review the videos and resources on this list to see if they will provide your students an age appropriate overview of what happens during a solar eclipse. The closer you are to the totality, the more preparation your students will need. Make sure they know that the sky will get dark, they may see stars as if it is night, animals might get confused, the temperature will get cooler, and even though it is dar, they must follow safety rules when observing the eclipse.
The best way to get your students ready for an eclipse is to let them know what will happen, why it happens, how to talk about it, and how to view it safely. Of course that takes some preparation on your part.
If you are teaching your students about pi and other irrational numbers, Einstein's birthday (and the contributions of his first wife, Mileva Einstein-Maric), or just trying to figure out why some countries celebrate Pi Approximation Day on July 22, you might enjoy the resources listed below.
Try these free, online resources for math teachers today. You and your students will benefit. I scoured the web for fresh, low prep math content. Yes, there are some ads on a few, but for the most part I tossed out pages that had annoying ads. I looked for sites loaded with content; the links below are just a bite-sized 'amuse-bouche'. Each site is worth further exploration.
Some dates are mathier than others. There are several mathematical dates sprinkled throughout the calendar. Some occur yearly and some every century or so, but all of them are worth a look.
Music IS Math; which makes waltzing to the threes ... Continue Reading
No matter what age students you teach, whenever you ... Continue Reading
STEAM loving students can simply enjoy folding increasingly complex models. Not just a cost effective fidget, origami helps students make sense of geometry, fractions, and problem solving.
So, when is leap year? What is a leap day? Why does our calendar do this to us? Where can we look for quality student level information? Students of all levels benefit from engaging Leap Year Math resources.
