Total Solar Eclipse Coverage and Reactions

Total Solar Eclipse Coverage and Reactions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video provides live coverage of a total solar eclipse event hosted by NASA and the Great Lakes Science Center. It follows the moon's shadow as it moves across North America, with live updates from the Kerrville Eclipse Festival at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The video captures the excitement of the crowd at various locations, including Niagara Falls, as they prepare to witness the solar corona. A countdown leads to the eclipse, followed by audience reactions and reflections on the beauty of the event.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is hosting the live coverage of the total solar eclipse event?

NASA and the Great Lakes Science Center

Niagara Falls Observatory

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Kerrville Eclipse Festival

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the live coverage of the eclipse taking place?

At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

At the Great Lakes Science Center

At the Niagara Falls Observatory

At the NASA Headquarters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to look cooler than last time during the eclipse?

The eclipse glasses

The moon shadow

The crowd's reaction

The solar corona

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the audience's reaction as the eclipse begins?

They are amazed and find it gorgeous

They are disappointed

They are indifferent

They are confused

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the narrator feel fortunate during the eclipse?

Because of the special vantage point

Because of the clear weather

Because of the large crowd

Because of the free event