A total solar eclipse will be visible on a special path across the United States on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. This astronomical event is a rare opportunity to witness the awesome beauty and power of our sun and consider the science and math that makes a total solar eclipse possible.
The path of totality will travel from Oregon to South Carolina over the course of several hours and provide classrooms with a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity.
Watch it Live with Experts
Aug. 21 from 1:17-1:23 PM ET (10:17-10:23 AM PT)
Our partners at the Science Channel will be capturing every moment of the Great American Eclipse with live coverage on air and online. They will broadcast live in Madras, Oregon – one of the nation’s premiere viewing spots – with astronomers and educators, in partnership with the Lowell Observatory. They will also provide live footage from other prime viewing destinations across America – and you’ll even get a glimpse of the eclipse taken from the International Space Station.
Join our Live Twitter Chat
Aug. 21 from 1-3 PM ET (10-12 PM PT) @DiscoveryEd #CelebrateWithDE
Have your questions answered by world renowned astronomer and astrophysicist, Dr. Jeffrey Hall, Director of the Lowell Observatory. You can also share your experience and see pictures from classrooms around the country, as the Great American Eclipse travels from Oregon through South Carolina.
Host a Viewing Party
We’ve created some useful tips to help you host a viewing party for your class, school, or community. This Viewing Party Guide will give you guiding questions, hands-on activities, and content recommendations by grade band.
Access On-Demand Video and Classroom Resources
Solar Eclipse Content Collection
Grades K-12, Assorted Resources
A solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon that occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. During a solar eclipse, the moon partially or totally blocks Earth’s view of the sun. This content collection was curated by our content team at Discovery Education to highlight some of the best resources in our services.
Our Sun: Physical Characteristics
Grades K-5; Video Segment [06:52]
The sun is a large ball of hot gases. It is much larger than Earth.
Introduction: The Moon
Grades K-5; Video Segment [01:24]
What do you think of when you look at the moon? This clip introduces the moon.
Day and Night
Grades K-8; Full Video [10:04]
What causes day and night? This engaging program uses vivid animations to help answer this often difficult-to-teach concept.
Space Exploration: Moon’s Surface
Grades 3-5; Video Segment [01:30]
Looking at the moon from Earth, you might not realize that the moon is covered with mountains, valleys, and millions of craters.
Total Solar Eclipse: Countdown Begins to Great American Eclipse of 2017
Grades 3-12; Full Video [00:36]
The United States has started counting down to a total solar eclipse that will be visible from coast to coast on August 21, 2017.
Catching a Solar Eclipse
Grades 6-8; Video Segment [04:30]
Shares astronomers perspectives of and attempts to view solar eclipses.
Viewing a Total Eclipse: An Event to Be Remembered
Grades 6-8; Video Segment [02:57]
See a total eclipse using special telescope filters and sunglasses.
The Sun’s Atmosphere
Grades 6-12; Video Segment [03:12]
During a solar eclipse in India, Brian Cox witnesses the Sun’s atmosphere.
Thanks for celebrating the Great American Eclipse of 2017 with Discovery Education. Remind your students to remember to look to the sky again on April 8, 2024, when the next total solar eclipse will be visible from the United States.
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