Exploring Solar and Lunar Eclipses for Kids

Exploring Solar and Lunar Eclipses for Kids

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-PS4-2, MS-ESS1-3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
,
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
,
NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use protective materials when viewing a solar eclipse?

To make the sun appear larger

To enhance the colors of the eclipse

To prevent damage to our eyes from the bright sun

To see the eclipse more clearly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the sun appears the same size as the moon from Earth?

The sun is much closer to Earth than the moon

The moon is much larger than the sun

The sun is much farther from Earth than the moon

The moon is much farther from Earth than the sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when the moon passes in front of the sun during a solar eclipse?

The sun and moon both disappear

The moon becomes invisible

The sun becomes completely visible

The moon covers the sun from our view

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a total solar eclipse?

When the moon partially covers the sun

When the moon completely covers the sun

When the sun covers the moon

When the sun and moon are both visible

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During a total solar eclipse, what can sometimes be seen in the sky?

The planets

The clouds

The moon

The stars

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Earth's shadow called during a lunar eclipse?

Umbra

Penumbra

Corona

Ecliptic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't the sun cover the moon during a lunar eclipse?

The moon is too close to Earth

The sun is too small

The moon is too far away

The sun is farther from Earth than the moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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