Who’s excited? We all are! This Monday, August 21st, is a big day for all of us in America. This day will make history, for this scientific event called the Solar Eclipse, has not happened in our modern memory since 1918. Yes, the last eclipse of this kind happened 99 years ago!
So, with all eagerness and enthusiasm, I would like to take this chance to provide a friendly reminder to all of this phenomenon’s effects on our vision. Please be reminded to not look at the event happening with your naked eyes or even with your regular sunglasses for these are unable to protect you from the harmful effects of the light emitted during the eclipse. You may use certified eclipse glasses or through pinhole boxes that will make this experience safe and enjoyable. There are also legitimate websites that will help you witness it in the safety of your classrooms or homes. I have provided a link to a site that I will be using with my kindergarteners sometime during the hours of 2017 Solar Eclipse.
May you all enjoy this once in a lifetime experience with safety and care!