Understanding Solar Eclipses

What did Momma think happened to the sun?

• It was shining brightly

• It was behind a building

• It disappeared completely

• It was hidden by clouds

How do the children explain the sun's disappearance to Momma?

• The sun has set for the day

• The sun is shining elsewhere

• The sun is behind the moon

• The sun is covered by clouds

What is Daddy worried about when the sun goes dark?

• Not being able to see

• Missing the sun's warmth

• The moon disappearing

• The sun exploding

What do the children tell Daddy about the sun's condition?

• The sun is gone forever

• The sun is still shining

• The sun has moved away

• The sun is broken

What mistake does the teacher make about the sun?

• He claims the sun is a satellite

• He thinks the sun is a planet

• He says the sun is a comet

• He believes the sun has blown out