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Eclipse Creativity Project by Tyler Z.

I remember the solar eclipse of 2024 

 

I remember the day before thinking i had to go to school

 

I remember the hours leading up to the eclipse all the rumors on tic tok 

 

I remember the date of the solar eclipse the date was 4/8/24

 

I remember loading my quad to go riding that day and getting warnings about wearing my glasses 

 

I remember picking up a few people to go riding with 

 

I remember around 3pm it started getting dark

 

I remember looking thru my glasses into the sun and seeing a little sliver of the wood 

 

I remember trying to find my other pais of glasses and turn out i forgot them at my house 

 

I remember it only getting as dark as the evening in the summer 

 

I remember it was like a nice 65 degrees fahrenheit when it went dark 

 

I remember waiting all day for the eclipse

 

Thats how i remember the solar eclipse of 2024

Eclipse Creativity Project by Austin I

A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and blocks out part of the Sun. A total eclipse is when the moon is close enough to Earth that it completely blocks out the Sun. The last total eclipse to take place in Pennsylvania happened on June 16, 1806. That’s a long time ago and things were very different back then than they are now in 2024. People back then took the eclipse a lot more differently than today. Back in 1806, Thomas Jefferson was in his fifth year of presidency and Lewis and Clark were starting to make their way home. Some people thought the eclipse was bad luck, like Christian Crackler who blamed his bad growing season on the solar eclipse. Another person (Truman Gilbert) was building his house with the help of some Indians. While they were working, the eclipse happened and the Indians got horribly frightened. They stopped working, grabbed their bows and arrows and started firing at the darkening sun. 

Back in 1806 people would fear the solar eclipse and assume that it brought bad luck. Today on April 8, 2024 people gather in the thousands to watch it. With Joe Biden as president and not long after a global pandemic. Highways going north towards Erie were packed and after the eclipse coming back was probably worse. People gathered and watched the eclipse through special sun viewing glasses. During the eclipse many scientists take the time to study it. They look for things that can only be seen during the eclipse. In Texas, some people from far away flew in on small planes and camped in the airport’s tarmac to view the eclipse. As for me I stayed in my backyard, propped a chair back, and watched the show. My mom asked if we should go somewhere different to view it but I wanted to watch it in our backyard. For it was my first time watching an eclipse in my backyard. 

Eclipse Creativity Project by Ava L.

The solar eclipse. The solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and earth, casting a shadow on earth while blocking the sun. The solar eclipse happens when the moon moves between the sun and earth.

The Eclipse of 1806 in western pa the moon partially blocked the sun, creating beautiful celestial special in the sky. people in western pa experienced the absolute darkness in that short moment of the eclipse. In that time the US was going through a period of growth and change. It was a time of westward expansion with people such as Lewis and Clark embarking on their very famous expedition. the country was also dealing with political issues such as ongoing tensions between Federalists and the Democratic- republicans. The people had very mixed reactions to these events.
some were filled with curiosity and some with excitement. Others had strong opinions about the political debates.

The Eclipse was viewed by people today with excitment because some people only get to experience it once in a lifetime. many people traveled aways to get the full experance of the eclipse. I was watching the eclipse with my little brother on my back porch.

Eclipse Creativity Project by Matt S.

From- Matt S

In the vast sky, the sun and moon align,

A dance of shadows, a moment divine.

 

The eclipse arrives, a celestial show,

Day turns to night, a magical flow.

 

The moon embraces the sun’s warm light,

A fleeting kiss in the dark of night.

 

Stars twinkle brightly, the world holds its breath,

Nature’s spectacle, a union of life and death.

 

Birds cease their songs, the world stands still,

As shadows dance on every hill.

 

A moment of wonder, a sight so rare,

The eclipse’s beauty, beyond comparison.

 

In the shadow’s embrace, we find our place,

Connected to the cosmos, in awe we gaze.

 

The sun and moon, in perfect symmetry,

A timeless reminder of our place in eternity.

2024 Eclipse Creativity Project by Ariel N.

The solar eclipse that happened on April 8th was called a total eclipse or totality if you will, meaning the Sun was completely blocked out by the moon for around 3-2 minutes. This happens because the Moon’s cycle ends up passing through the Earths and the Sun which casts a shadow on certain parts of the Earth. During the eclipse the sky has a cast or shadow and the people here on earth can see the outer atmosphere corona. 

This kind of solar eclipse only happened on some parts of the earth like Antarctica , Australia, and southern South America. People in those states or regions got to see the moon cover the sun with their solar eclipse glasses and all the other places of the world also had it as well.

Kinds of events such as the solar eclipse are rare events that people come from all over the world to see. Scientists and astronomers have been studying the sun and its interactions with other planets. Many people from many cultures have their own myths about the eclipse. The eclipse is important to some people, scary for others and people don’t care.

In 1806, the same thing happened in this region on its path called a totality eclipse. This was the first time that any human had ever seen anything like that; the eclipse in 1806 happened in Western Pennsylvania; it was a very uncommon sight for those who were lucky enough to witness it. The darkness that was cast over made the animals in that time disheveled.

The people back then had seen the eclipse to be a pending doom or a message sent by the gods that the world was coming to its last days. Scientists and astronomers took advantage of the event and studied it to no end and are still to this day. They studied it trying to solve the mysteries of the universe. The solar eclipse in 1806 was a very memorable and significant time bringing the world together as a whole.

The U.S.  had a couple events on the 8th of April where there were many parties and events organized by astronomy clubs, science centers , and universities . Some towns or cities along the eclipse path I’m sure threw some parties or festivals to celebrate the occasion. There were also many people who traveled to see the eclipse to witness it. Hotels and stuff like that booked people months in advance all over the world. 

The people in 2024 were absolutely amazed by this eclipse and some people were also very fearful of what would come next. Many people described the eclipse as a “once in a lifetime moment” , some even beginning to cry because it was so beautiful they had thought the sight was. People shared their experience on social media expressing their gratitude and appreciation for being able to see such an uncommon event. The sense of just unity and wonder if you will that was brought by the eclipse was astonishing .

The solar eclipse in western Pennsylvania 2024, was a day that everyone or most people had come together to celebrate an uncommon show the universe was putting on. It was time for people in the community to just come together and appreciate what was going on around them. Many people gathered safely to watch the eclipse with their glasses or welding helmets to be able to see the inspiring work the universe or atmosphere can really do. It was a solid moment of wonder and appreciation.

The solar eclipse of 2024, was a highly awaited event across the United states. People from everywhere were coming to see the eclipse. Many cities or towns organized a few parties so people could coe and safely see the eclipse with special glasses. There were a couple scientific trips and different researchers all around us to observe and study the eclipse. It was a real and breathtaking sight for some who had gotten to see it out of a telescope. The 2024 eclipse was the last and only eclipse of totality we will see for over 200 years.

During the eclipse there were various events  and gatherings happening throughout the United states to celebrate the event. Many cities and towns on the eclipse path setup view parties for the homeless and gave them glasses and they welcomed anyone to come see the show with 25 cent pairs of glasses,it was a great opportunity to learn the science behind totality and how we view it today!

This eclipse was perceived as a big anticipated and thrilling moment all over the world. Many people were excited and couldn’t wait to be able to see the astonishing view of the eclipse, there were so many opportunities to really learn about why the solar eclipse happens so often!! Two of the things I learned just by participating in this project, one of them is that the solar eclipse path only goes a few dozen miles wide and can 100% shift every eclipse. The second one is that the eclipse that happened in 2009 lasted 6 minutes and 40 seconds.. Cool huh.

In addition to all of the viewing parties and stuff that was being held there were also a lot of educational programs and eclipse tours people could look at to raise awareness about the solar eclipse. Many of the people that had traveled took it upon themselves to learn about ‘solar phenomena’ , astronomy, and how to save our planet from climate change. The eclipse of 2024 really showed some of us Americans that we have so much to be thankful for that our world provides for us that we all take for granted.

During the solar eclipse of 2024 I was outside drinking sprite watching it happen with my pap right before I had to go in to work which sucked wish I could have watched the whole thing with him but I had to go to work. When I got home from work we all cooked but sat down and ate then the day after the eclipse my pa had to go home back to ohio.

Civil Rights Project Reflection by Ameera W.

The person I had for the project was an African-American Olympic runner who won Gold medals three times and broke three world records during her time. When she was 5 years old she became physically disabled in her early life, she came down with a serious illness called Infantile paralysis. Later on, she had to wear a brace till the age of 12. Other illnesses she came down with were pneumina and scarlet fever. When she retired she became a teacher and did protest to stop segregation laws between blacks and whites. This is the story of Wilma Rudolph and how she made an impact on the world.

The reflection I had on this assignment was that I learned a lot about a person I never knew or heard of, Wilma Rudolph helped a lot of African Americans fight for their rights in this world and even became a teacher to teach children the right things about this world. She fought for segregation to be banned so we could all be equal.

What I liked about this assignment was That I learned about a person I didn’t know was an Olympic runner and then became a teacher while fighting for segregation. I liked how Even though at a young age she came down with a bad illness she overcame the illness and still went for her dream of running.

Changes I would make for future assignments/projects are that we could do a one-day or maybe two-day project so we can get it over and done with instead of taking up more time and spending more than a few days on an easy assignment. 

Civil Rights Project Reflection by Mason S

In my project, I chose to research one of the greatest jazz composers of all time, Duke Ellington. Duke was a jazz composer in the 1900’s. He was born in 1899 and passed away in 1974.

I learned throughout this project how to use multiple websites. I have never used canva before, but in this project, it turned out to be simple and easy. Citing our websites was different than anything I have ever done but it was very easy to use. I learned that Duke was born and raised in the capital and was the only composer in his family.

In this assignment, I liked how we got to pick who we researched and made a presentation on. 

I would change the amount of websites used and work done. I personally like making google slides and presenting them.

Civil Rights Project Reflection by Ariel N

My assignment was on Southern Christian Leadership. The southern christian leadership The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was a civil rights organization founded in 1957 by Martin Luther King Jr. and other Southern black ministers to coordinate and support nonviolent protests and demonstrations for civil rights reform. The SCLC played a key role in the Civil Rights Movement, organizing marches, boycotts, and voter registration drives to combat racial segregation and discrimination in the South. The organization’s philosophy was based on the principles of nonviolence and love, inspired by the teachings of Gandhi and Jesus Christ.

Some of the things I learned while researching on the SCLC was that there were so many more people that you would think were fighting for the African Americans right to vote and have a day which fills my heart with joy!

Some things that I ended up liking while working on the research project was that for the first time in a while I had ended up working by myself and I finally was able to get my own work done and not turn everything in late which was so much less stressful.!

Honestly I would have payed more attention to my teacher when he was presenting and preparing us for it before he left for his work trip it was a lot harder with him not being here then him being here to help so I was confused for awhile but I figured it out after just sitting here thinking for awhile!

Civil Rights Project Reflection by Fred K

My black history month project is on the lady Aretha Franklin, she supported the civil rights movements and was a women’s rights activist. Reflecting on my project I’ve learned about a lady who was heard by the entire united states during her time, she had been a very successful singer and songwriter. She had the nickname of Queen of Soul and had written the song RESPECT which talked about the topics of women’s rights and civil rights. The part of the assignment I liked the most was learning about a successful woman who just wanted her voice to be heard. I would talk more in depth about her young life ,music ,family ,and death.

Civil Rights Reflection by Sara D

The Student Sit- Ins it is about how they got kicked out of Woolworth’s lunch counter, they just wanted coffee and sandwiches but got kicked out because of the color of their skin, they sat there and they took it. They weren’t allowed to fight back because if they did they would be the ones looking “bad” because they fought back. I learned how to do these different things, lille researching things etc. I liked me learning about something new, i didn’t like doing the thing Canva.