Kansas State University

Join future science teachers in the College of Education for a viewing of the solar eclipse gathering at 1:40 p.m. Monday, April 8, on the lawn across from Anderson Hall. The actual eclipse is expected to take place at 1:51 p.m. Solar glasses are required. 

 

The event is hosted by the K-State chapter of the National Science Teaching Association and Project SOA, or STEMM Opportunity Alliance. Protective eyewear — glasses certified by the International Organization for Standardization — are available on campus. Pick up a pair in the main lobby of Bluemont Hall from TJ Dahl, secondary physics education major, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4.

 

According to NASA, it is anticipated that Manhattan will experience a maximum percent coverage of 85.1% at 1:51 p.m. Please join us, as the next opportunity for a solar eclipse in the U.S. is predicted for 2044.

 

In addition to hosting this scientific celestial event, the College of Education has assisted many K-12 schools in preparation for the eclipse. Project SOA has provided elementary, middle and secondary level teachers and students with solar eclipse glasses and instructional resources.

 

Want to learn more? Check out two excellent NASA resources. They are the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse-NASA Eclipse Viewer and Solar Eclipse Lessons.

 

Questions? Contact Kimberly Staples, associate professor of science education and faculty advisor for the KSU-NSTA chapter.