Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

2nd Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, 1-PS4-2, 1-PS4-4

Standards-aligned

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11 questions

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1.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Media Image

A ​ (a)   is when only part of the Sun or the Moon is covered by a shadow, almost as if it looks like a cook​ie with a bite taken out of it.

partial eclipse
total eclipse
fool's eclipse
blood moon
gibbous moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What happens during a solar eclipse?

The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon.

The Sun becomes larger in the sky.

The Moon blocks the Sun's light, causing darkness on Earth.

The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

When is the next solar eclipse expected to cross Mexico, the United States, and Canada?

April 8th, 2025

April 8th, 2024

April 8th, 2023

April 8th, 2022

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why do solar eclipses happen?

Because the Moon is larger than the Sun.

Because the Earth rotates around the Sun.

Because the Sun is closer to the Earth than the Moon.

Because the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Is it safe to look directly at a solar eclipse without any protection?

Only during a total eclipse

Yes, always

Yes, but only with sunglasses

No, it could cause blindness

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What can you use to safely view a solar eclipse?

Special glasses

A magnifying glass

A telescope

A mirror

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a pinhole projector?

A device to project movies

A tool to view solar eclipses safely

A type of camera

A special type of glasses

Tags

NGSS.1-PS4-2

NGSS.1-PS4-4

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