In this experiment we are going to replicate a solar eclipse.

According to the IAU, an eclipse occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily hidden by passing through the shadow of another body or when another body passes between the observer and the object. We can therefore have:

• Solar eclipse: in which the Moon blocks the light from the Sun's surface
• Lunar eclipse: in which the Earth blocks the light from the surface of the Sun

 

To do this, we are going to use polystyrene balls that are:

• A ball 2 cm in diameter – will be used to simulate the Moon.
• A ball of 7 cm in diameter – will be used to simulate the Earth.
• Flashlight or powerful light bulb - will be used to simulate sunlight

NOTE: If we want to replicate the Sun at this scale, we will need a ball of 7 meters in diameter (that is the size of the CESAR B007 educational room).

AGE: 5-8 years
LOMLOE COMPETENCIES:

• STEM Competencies
• Competence of learning to learn
• Personal and social competence
• Cultural competence

DIDACTIC OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the logic of eclipses in 3D.
• Emulate the Sun-Earth-Moon movements.
• Experience the synchronous rotation of the Moon and Earth.
• Stimulate spatial representation and creativity.

MATERIALS:

• Sticks.
• Polystyrene balls of 2 and 7 cm in diameter.
• White cardstock (to project on)
•  Flashlight

INCLUSION:

• Applicable to students with ASD (visual and clear steps, use of pictograms)
• Applicable to students with visual impairment (tactile materials and contrasting