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Eclipse Observatory I

In this activity, students will learn how a solar eclipse affects the environmental conditions around us. They will build their own observatory to measure changes in light, temperature and sound during this astronomical phenomenon.

AGE: 10-12 years

OBJECTIVES:

Create an observatory that measures the environmental conditions during a solar eclipse (those that will occur in Spain in 2026, 2027 and 2028). In particular, measure:
Flow emission.
Noise.
Temperature.

KEY COMPETENCES (LOMLOE):

Learning to learn.
Digital competence.
STEAM competition.
Social competence.

MATERIALS:

Computer with internet access.
1 microbit.
MakeCode for microbit.