https://www.globe.gov/c/message_boards/find_category?p_l_id=23996985&mbCategoryId=0 2026-05-21T21:37:48Z 2026-05-21T21:37:48Z Angela Rizzi https://www.globe.gov/c/message_boards/find_message?p_l_id=23996985&messageId=25670153 2017-07-21T20:57:14Z 2017-07-21T20:57:14Z

I made a face cover for the glasses to help students make sure the glasses are covering their eyes. Here is a prototype photo. They are really fun to use! Students can decorate the plate as well. They can either draw and color or even glue UV beads to them.

Angela Rizzi 2017-07-21T20:57:14Z Angela Rizzi https://www.globe.gov/c/message_boards/find_message?p_l_id=23996985&messageId=25594693 2017-07-20T14:22:05Z 2017-07-20T14:22:05Z

An idea for using the glasses after the eclipse is to use them when making aerosol observations. If you suspect coulds are blocking the sun, you can use the glasses to look. Of course, safety is paramount. We can't look at the sun directly to see if clouds are blocking it. The glasses provide an additional opportunity for better observations. I tested it the other day and was able to see some cirrus clouds blocking the sun. This can help students evaluate the measurements they are getting. I would make sure the glasses are not damaged and make sure students safely use them.

Angela Rizzi 2017-07-20T14:22:05Z Angela Rizzi https://www.globe.gov/c/message_boards/find_message?p_l_id=23996985&messageId=25481686 2017-07-13T21:41:30Z 2017-07-13T21:41:30Z

It is also my first day of school. My students have an early dismissal, so this will be an after school activity. I can share my ideas with you if you are interested. Also, if you are collecting any data that day, I would love to share. We are in Virginia and also in a similar partial band to your school.

Angela Rizzi 2017-07-13T21:41:30Z Angela Rizzi https://www.globe.gov/c/message_boards/find_message?p_l_id=23996985&messageId=25451809 2017-07-12T14:46:10Z 2017-07-12T14:46:10Z

Thanks for the great idea. I hadn't made it that far yet. Great idea.

Angela Rizzi 2017-07-12T14:46:10Z Angela Rizzi https://www.globe.gov/c/message_boards/find_message?p_l_id=23996985&messageId=25451738 2017-07-12T14:45:11Z 2017-07-12T14:45:11Z

I will have different activities for the different ages ranging from Pre-K through 8. I am thinking the art will be available for everyone. I will have some templates that they can use if they wish. <br /><br />The middle school students will do the measurements, and I will make sure that they take turns so they can still watch the sun. <br /><br />The Ozobots will be for any students who can handle it, but will most likely be for 3-8. The younger students will be able to watch. This is an activity where students must have good fine motor control because they use color coding to program the small robots which follow the lines and execute commands based on the color combinations.<br /><br />I am still developing other activities. I will probably have a writing and drawing contest as well.

Angela Rizzi 2017-07-12T14:45:11Z Angela Rizzi https://www.globe.gov/c/message_boards/find_message?p_l_id=23996985&messageId=25439927 2017-07-12T00:45:39Z 2017-07-12T00:45:39Z

It is the first day of school for my students. I am planning the following activities during and after school. The eclipse will actually occur after students are dismissed, so I am organizing an after school activity. (I am still brainstorming &#34;eclipse snacks&#34;.)<br /><br />1. Art with UV beads so students can watch their art change.<br />2. Using UV monitors before, during and after the eclipse.<br />3. GLOBE air temp, cloud, surface temp and aerosol measurements before, during and after the eclipse.<br />4. Students using Ozobots (small robots) for a demonstration of how eclipses work.<br /><br />I plan to follow up with a variety of activities in the days after.<br /><br />1. Analyzing data to see what the effects of the eclipse were.<br />2. Building models of eclipses.<br />3. Writing activities. 

Angela Rizzi 2017-07-12T00:45:39Z