Students make a model of a lunar eclipse and observe the effect of the movement of the Earth on the Moon. Materials list, safety tips, rubric, worksheets, and answer key are provided.
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REFERENCE
Eclipses in Literature
The astrological phenomenon known as a solar eclipse has intrigued wordsmiths from the earliest ages of humanity.
