A total solar eclipse – when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking out the Sun – is a rare occurrence. However, many Canadians will be treated to this once-in-a-lifetime event on Monday, April 8, 2024, which will be visible across North America and dubbed the Great North American Eclipse.
STEM Storytime – Solar Eclipse
Events
Student, Grades: Early Years - Grade 3
Join Lexie and Lenny as they get excited about the upcoming total solar eclipse by reading a story all about the sun and completing a fun activity while learning about the sun and the phases of a solar eclipse.
Observing and Predicting Space Weather in Canada
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Learn about how Canadian scientists observe and predict space weather.
Get Ready for a Total Solar Eclipse!
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Learn all about solar eclipses.
Introducing the Sun
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Learn the basics of the star we call the Sun.
Seeing the Universe with the James Webb Telescope
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Learn about the James Webb telescope and Canada’s role in the mission.
Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources
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Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.
Soil on Mars
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Learn how soil is different on Mars than on Earth, and what that means for growing plants on the red planet.
Let's Talk Lunar Resources
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Discover some background information on how we'll learn to live and work on the Moon - and beyond!
Earth vs. Mars
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Learn about the characteristics of the Earth and Mars, two planets in our Solar System.
Exploration of the Planets in the Solar System
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Learn about how spacecraft have helped us learn about our Solar System.
Meet Our Dwarf Planets
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Learn about the dwarf planets in our Solar System.
The Outer Solar System
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Learn about the amazing planets and moons of the outer Solar System.
Why is it colder in the winter even though the Earth is closer to the Sun?
Hands-on Activities
Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.
What is your weight on another planet?
Hands-on Activities
Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.