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Solar Viewing Techniques and Safety

Solar Viewing Techniques and Safety

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Life Skills, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

Adam Cole from NPR explains how to safely view an eclipse without damaging your eyes. He discusses the ineffectiveness of regular sunglasses and suggests alternatives like ISO-certified solar viewing glasses, welding masks, and pinhole projection methods. He also describes how to create a portable camera obscura and use everyday objects like colanders and mirrors for safe viewing. Finally, he provides instructions for using binoculars to project the sun's image safely. The video concludes with an invitation to learn more about eclipses and subscribe to the channel.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are regular sunglasses not suitable for watching an eclipse?

They are not dark enough.

They are too expensive.

They are too heavy.

They are not stylish.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you potentially get solar viewing glasses for free?

From a grocery store.

From a movie theater.

From a local library.

From a gas station.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rating should the glass in an arc welding mask have to be safe for eclipse viewing?

No. 14

No. 12

No. 10

No. 16

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the principle behind pinhole projection?

Using a magnifying glass to focus light.

Using a small hole to project an image.

Using a lens to enlarge the image.

Using a mirror to reflect light.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a camera obscura?

A special type of sunglasses.

A type of camera lens.

A darkened room with a small hole to let in light.

A type of telescope.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can you use to make a portable camera obscura?

A piece of glass.

A box with a pinhole.

A darkened room.

A magnifying glass.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which everyday item can be used to project multiple images of the sun?

A cracker.

A mirror.

A piece of card stock.

A magnifying glass.

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