BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently released new resources to help science and STEM educators take advantage of the two upcoming eclipses (the “Ring of Fire” annular eclipse on October 14, 2023 and the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024). to create engaging learning experiences for students. . In addition to sharing tips and best practices for collecting data during celestial events, the company offers certified eclipse viewing glasses so that both educators and students can safely observe the eclipses that are occurring.
“Eclipses provide a perfect (and rare) opportunity for educators to teach students of all ages real-world scientific concepts related to light, temperature, electromagnetic radiation, and more,” said David Vernier, co-founder of Vernier Science Education. . “During eclipses, educators and students can use our glasses to watch the Moon pass between the Sun and Earth, and they can use our technology to collect data and better understand what’s happening in the world around them.”
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