Science Fair Project

The purpose of this science fair project is to explain and demonstrate the phenomena of a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. This movement covers the Earth's view of the Sun either partially or completely. A solar eclipse is a very rare event and can be seen from specific locations on earth. Solar eclipses occur during the New Moon phase. The New Moon phase is when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction. In this science fair project you will construct a model that demonstrates how an eclipse appears. Additional exploration will include investigating sun spots and observing changes of the position of the earth with respect to the sun. Hypothesis: A solar eclipse can be created by understanding the movements the sun and moon make with respect to the earth. Variables: Position of the sun (ceiling bulb) …show more content…
Use the razor blade and be careful. Use the red crayon to color the edge of this hole. The red crayon represents the corona. The corona is the extended outer atmosphere of the Sun. Use the knitting needle to poke several holes lengthwise across the center of the second piece of cardboard. Setup Step #2: Glue one wood support in the middle of the wood piece so that it separates the wood piece widthwise. Glue another wood support at one edge of the wood piece. Glue the third wood support piece one-fourth of the distance between the middle support and the free edge of the wood piece. Setup Step #3: Lay the wood piece on a flat surface. Glue one piece of cardboard along the shorter edge of the wood piece that has one support on it. Glue the second cardboard piece to the wood support that is one-fourth of the distance from the middle support and the free