The LEGO® Education Eclipse Collection
Engaging students in scientific concepts using a real, out-of-this-world moment
On April 8, the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. For millions of people, day will turn into night as the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth. In the weeks leading up to this moment, students can explore this scientific phenomena, which won’t happen again until 2044.
The LEGO® Education Eclipse Collection includes activities that turn this unforgettable event into a lasting learning experience before, during, and after April 8. Get ready to explore scientific connections, spark student and teacher engagement, and bring the eclipse excitement into your school day.
The LEGO® Education Eclipse Collection
Engaging students in scientific concepts using a real, out-of-this-world moment
On April 8, the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. For millions of people, day will turn into night as the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth. In the weeks leading up to this moment, students can explore this scientific phenomena, which won’t happen again until 2044.
The LEGO® Education Eclipse Collection includes activities that turn this unforgettable event into a lasting learning experience before, during, and after April 8. Get ready to explore scientific connections, spark student and teacher engagement, and bring the eclipse excitement into your school day.
Eclipse Activities
Created by teachers for teachers, each activity is flexible and can easily be adapted for the grades and subjects you teach. You can use LEGO® bricks, full LEGO® Education sets, or any materials you already have in the classroom.
Get ready for the eclipse with activities, classroom slides, and inspiration builds to help you get started.
Explore Science Connections
Check out these standards-aligned LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential lessons. How would you connect them to the total darkness of the eclipse?
Spark Engagement with Real-World Moments
Engagement is top of mind for many, and it impacts both teachers and students. In fact, three in five teachers surveyed say staying engaged with the material they teach is difficult. Real-world connections like the solar eclipse make learning more relevant, memorable, and engaging for everyone.
“It transforms our classrooms into a dynamic and interactive space where learning extends beyond the textbook. It is not easy for us as educators presenting the same standards every year, and bringing in real and current examples helps me feel excited and rejuvenated with the content I am teaching.”
Daniel Buhrow, educator
“Students always want to know how anything relates directly to THEM and THEIR lives. When my students are given the opportunity to apply what they are learning to real-world experiences, they not only understand the concepts more deeply, but other aspects of themselves as an individual learner also become strengthened.”
Jillian Johnson, educator
“Drawing tangible connections to the real world, and possibly even future careers, is a powerful way to engage students.”
Dr. Jenny Nash, LEGO Education
NASA Resources
Safety First
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Learn how to view the eclipse safely.
Join an Event
Find in-person and virtual NASA-related events that you can participate in before or during the eclipse or join the live webcast.
Studying the Eclipse
Scientists on and off the path of totality will study the Sun's outer atmosphere, called the corona, and the eclipse's impact on Earth's atmosphere.
Get Inspired
See what students, teachers, and even LEGO Education builders created to represent the phenomena of eclipses. Share yours using #LEGOeduEclipse for a chance to be featured.
