Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse with these 5 Steps!

Are you planning on viewing the eclipse next month? The United States will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8th, and you’re not going to want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! It's science happening right outside our window, and everyone will be able to experience it across the country. Be sure students make the most of this amazing event with these 5 steps.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth in the correct alignment to block the Sun from Earth fully or partially, depending on your location. Though only some states will see the eclipse in totality, the rest of the country will be able to experience the partial eclipse! This year, the total solar eclipse will start in Texas and end in Maine. Americans will be able to see the solar eclipse from all over. View the map below to see how much of the eclipse you will see in your area!

Mobile Ed has been the industry leader for educational entertainment for 45 years! We are passionate about getting students of all ages excited about learning, and we believe the best way to do that is through entertaining and engaging experiences. We are best known for our portable SkyDome Planetarium!

The SkyDome Planetarium is our most loved assembly by students and is one of the most immersive ways to teach students about space. With high-quality visuals, animations, and videos, this program will give students K-8 an up-close tour of the universe. Each session is adjusted to the grade level and maturity of the students so that students and teachers get the most out of our program. Our curriculum aligns with many state standards including the Next Generation Science Standards.

The SkyDome Planetarium has become a tradition for many schools as both teachers and students love the immersive experience. We can't help it; we bring science lessons to life! We recently visited Middleburgh Elementary, and here's what they had to say about their SkyDome experience:

"The presenter was excellent with kids of all ages. The faces of our littlest when they walked in the gym and saw the dome was priceless- the WOW factor was reached!"

- Middleburgh Elementary

Are you ready for the solar eclipse next month? Here are are few things you can do in your classroom to make the most of this out-of-this-world event!

- - Grab Your ISO-Certified Glasses. To view the solar eclipse, you're going to want to make sure you have a pair of correct protective eyewear. Looking at the eclipse without them can/will cause eye damage. Find affordable ISO-approved glasses here.

- - Study the Lunar Cycle with a Hands-On Project. Mobile Ed loves hands-on learning! It's one of the most effective forms of learning for many of our students. Check out this simple lunar phase project that uses materials already found in your classroom.
- - Learn about Space the SkyDome Planetarium. The SkyDome Planetarium checks off all your students need to know about space! We bring an immersive tour of space right inside your school that gives students an engaging and educational experience where students will become interested and motivated learners. Depending on your space, we offer two different-sized domes, both bringing students an out-of-this-world experience. In this program, students learn about our solar system, constellations, and the history of space travel.
- - Make an Eclipse Model. This is perhaps the simplest way to get students prepared and excited for the solar eclipse! Grab your play-dough and a ruler and click here to easily teach students about solar eclipses!

- - Download the Eclipse App. A safe and accessible way to view the solar eclipse is with the app from Exploratorium. There are also educational videos provided on this app as well as the ability to view eclipses from the past.