Strand C: Planetary science (Science of the Solar System)

Students will observe, measure, record and graph light levels during a real or simulated solar eclipse.

Students will learn about the size and position of the Sun, moon and Earth during a solar eclipse using a 3-Part Math Task.

Help Lenny and Lexie get ready for a solar eclipse using your unplugged coding skills.

Things to do on solar eclipse day!

Safely view a solar eclipse by making and using a pinhole solar eclipse viewer.

Discover a set of resources to introduce you to the world of space rocks

Learn about solar storms and how they impact Earth.

Learn about how Canadian scientists observe and predict space weather.

Learn about auroras - spectacular light shows in the night sky.

Learn all about solar eclipses.

Did you know that the Sun, like Earth, has magnetic field? This field affects our planet and our solar system! Let’s learn more about how it works.

Learn the basics of the star we call the Sun.

Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.