Here you'll find some of the best materials for educators and anyone else who does eclipse-related outreach, as judged by members of the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force. To avoid overwhelming you with too much information, we've weighted our listings toward resources that are relatively new, up to date, and/or especially relevant to the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse across North America. We've also considered quality, of course; if a resource is listed here, we think it's of high quality. If it's not listed here, that doesn't mean it's not of high quality — it just means we don't know about it or that it's similar to something that's already listed here. If you have, or know of, a resource that you think belongs here, please contact us; we can't guarantee that we'll add the item to our website, but we will consider it.
Resources from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP)
- ASP Eclipse Home Page
- Eclipse Ambassadors Program
- Eclipse Ambassadors Resources
- ASP Eclipse Stars for Educators
- ASP Eclipse Stars for Scientists
- ASP's Eclipse Shop (Books, Viewing Devices, Activity Kits & More)
- Yardstick Eclipse Activity Kit
Resources from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)
- NSTA Eclipse Home Page
- Solar Science: Exploring Sunspots, Seasons, Eclipses, and More by Dennis Schatz & Andrew Fraknoi (book)
- When The Sun Goes Dark by Andrew Fraknoi and Dennis Schatz (book)
- Eclipse Guide for Educators (PDF)
- Eclipse Guide for Administrators (PDF)
- Handouts for Family & Friends (PDF)
Resources from Andrew Fraknoi (Fromm Institute, Univ. of San Francisco)
- How to Find an Eclipse Expert (PDF)
- Selected Eclipse Activities for Educators (PDF)
- Resources Connecting Eclipses and Other Fields (PDF)
Resources from SEAL: Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries
- SEAL Eclipse Home Page
- Guide for Libraries & Communities (PDF [note: 34 MB])
- Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries & Other Educational Settings