Children’s activity working out distance and size of eclipses

Discover why the Moon can appear to perfectly cover the Sun during a solar eclipse with this engaging, hands-on classroom activity for upper Key Stage 2 pupils. Through simple practical investigations, children explore the relationship between an object’s size and its distance, make predictions, take measurements, analyse results, and uncover the fascinating reason why total solar eclipses are possible.

Ideal for teachers and home educators, the activity links directly to the science curriculum while encouraging teamwork, critical thinking, and scientific enquiry using easy-to-prepare resources.

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