Eclipses grade 5 science

a well explained topic on eclipses

1. s Complete the sun and moon acrostic as shown in the picture

2. Walt types of eclipse Learning outcomes The students will be able to differentiate between solar and lunar eclipse

3. What is an eclipse? An eclipse occurs any time when something passes in front of the Sun, blocking its light. This can be the Earth or the Moon.

4. Solar and Lunar Eclipses

5. Types of eclipses Lunar Eclipse- When the Earth casts a shadow on the moon, causing the moon to go dark. Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and casts a shadow on the Moon (Full Moon) Solar Eclipse- When the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth, causing the sun to go dark. The Moon comes between the Sun and Earth and casts a shadow on part of Earth (New Moon)

6. Solar Eclipse

7. Partial Solar Eclipse

8. Annular Eclipse

9. Here is an animation showing a total solar eclipse Remember that it is not safe to stare at a solar eclipse !!!

10. This animation shows that the moon creates a small shadow which Only allows certain areas of the earth to see a total solar eclipse.

11. Partial Lunar Eclipse

12. This is an animation showing a total lunar eclipse from start To finish.

13. Why Don’t We See Lunar Eclipses More Often? Lunar eclipses don’t happen every month because the Moon’s orbit is tilted. So, during most months, the Moon is above or below the Earth.

14. plenary