Last Minute Eclipse Resources {Free & Low Cost}
If you’re trying to find last minute eclipse resources, you’ve probably realized it’s a long shot that your library will have any books left. Never fear! If, like me, you’re looking for some great resources (especially free and low cost resources!) it’s never too late:
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Hoopla
If your library has the free Hoopla service for ebooks and audiobooks, I found several great titles:
- Eclipse: How the 1919 Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity by Darcy Pattison, available in audiobook and ebook with read along. (32 pages/11 min)
- What is an Eclipse? by Michael Portman (ebook/32 pages)
- The Sun, The Moon & The Eclipse by Mary Gracie. (fiction/ebook/32 pages)
- What Happens During an Eclipse? by Baby Professor. (ebook/64 pages)
- Eclipse Chaser: Science in the Moon’s Shadow by Ilima Loomis. (ebook/80 pages)
- What Happens During an Eclipse? by Jennifer Lombardo. (ebook/32 pages)
Podcasts
I haven’t listened to these episodes yet, but they are from podcasts that our family typically enjoys. Links to Spotify but feel free to find on your favorite podcast platform.
- Brains On: Everything you need to know before the 2024 solar eclipse. (4.2.24) All the basic essentials, plus indigenous educator Nancy Maryboy shares Navajo and Cherokee traditions during an eclipse; interview with a scientist who has seen 29 total solar eclipses!
- Nat Theo: Episode 30, What is a Solar Eclipse? In this faith based podcast, the author Eryn Lynum describes her experience seeing a total eclipse and what it showed her about God.
- But Why (3.22.24). Answering kids’ questions about eclipses; plus, interviews with Bridgewater State University solar physicist; Fairbanks Museum planetarium director; and author of America’s First Eclipse Chasers.
- Wow in the World: Happy Total Solar Eclipse Day! (4.1.24) To celebrate Mindy is holding an eclipse party in her back yard and the whole neighborhood is invited … including you! It’s the who, when, where, why, how and WOW of Total Solar Eclipses!
Kindle Ebooks
A few books that I couldn’t get at the library I saw were on great deals on Kindle!
Free Learning Guides
Several bloggers and content creators that I enjoy have shared guides that you can download for free.
- Nat Theo. Includes info, demonstration instructions, scripture verses/activity, word search, scripture coloring page
- Treehouse Schoolhouse. Includes scientific reading, video links, poetry, info pages.
- Silo & Sage. Includes info, activities, video links, student worksheet pages.
Tunes
From the Wow in the World podcast, a playlist of Solar Eclipse party songs! (1hr 6 min)
Related Novel/Read Aloud
Years ago I taught the novel Tangerine to my middle school class, and they loved this mystery about a boy who is nearly blind from staring at a solar eclipse but sees plenty of mysterious things in his Florida hometown. You can find this as an audiobook or ebook on Hoopla, or on audible!
Happy viewing! Be safe!! Check your library for eclipse glasses! Several in our area still had them!
