3 ways to use the solar eclipse to brighten your child’s knowledge of science

When the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth on April 8, 2024, it will represent a rare astronomical event that won’t take place for another 20 years – a total solar eclipse. For parents and educators, at least those who live along an arc of land from Texas up through Indiana and Maine, it offers a unique and memorable learning opportunity. As STEM researchers at Purdue’s Center for Early Learning, we suggest three ways to make the total solar eclipse a fun experience for young children and teach some important science along the way. 1. Discuss historical versus modern understandings of eclipses It is important that children l......

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