Solar eclipse 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about a solar eclipse. Question Change answer This diagram shows an eclipse of the Sun (solar eclipse). a) Put an X on the diagram of the Earth to show an area of the Earth where a person would see a total solar eclipse. b) Put a Y on the diagram to show an area of the Earth where a partial solar eclipse would be seen. c) Draw another light ray on the diagram to show another area of partial solar eclipse. This diagram shows an eclipse of the Sun (solar eclipse). a) Put an X on the diagram of the Earth to show an area of the Earth where a person would see a total solar eclipse. b) Put a Y on the diagram to show an area of the Earth where a partial solar eclipse would be seen. c) Draw another light ray on the diagram to show another area of partial solar eclipse. Question d) Would a person standing at W see an eclipse? Yes No Explain your answer Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or by drawing online. Copyright: Graphic: copyright NZCER, Level: 5 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Planet Earth Keywords: astronomical systems, eclipses, solar eclipse Description of task: Students use a diagram of a solar eclipse to answer four questions. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask. Capability: Interpret representations This resource provides opportunities to discuss how diagrams can be used to show solar eclipses. Science capability: Interpret representations (TKI) Science capabilities: Interpret representations Answers/responses: Y10 (05/2003) a) See diagram below. very easy b) See diagram below. easy c) See diagram below. easy d) i) ii) No An answer that shows an understanding that the Moon is not between the person standing at W and the Sun. moderate Full Moon and lunar eclipses Types of solar eclipse Demonstrating eclipses Eclipse Tides, moon and solar eclipse
