Why are some school closed on April 8th?
for a snow day
for a solar eclipse
True or false. The moon orbits the earth.
false
true
True or false. The moon passes between the Earth and the Sun..
true
false
What causes a solar eclipse?
The sun blocks the moon.
The moon blocks the sun.
What is the dark circle you see in this picture?
Earth
moon
The moon makes a ____________ when it blocks the sun.
shadow
crater
Does the moon's shadow move or stay in one place?
stays in one place
moves
True or false. You need to wear protective glasses to see the sun during an eclipse.
false
true
What is a partial eclipse?
the moon covers part of the sun
the moon covers all of the sun
Does it get brighter or darker when the eclipse happens?
darker
brighter
True or false. The sun is totally blocking the moon in this picture.
true
false
The air might feel cooler during the eclipse.
false
true
How did the crowd react to the eclipse?
They cried.
They cheered.
True or false. The shadow covers all of the Earth.
true
false
Where is the Johansing family going this week for a vacation?
To Alaska
The dessert
To the moon
The mountains
