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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- A total solar eclipse crossed North America.
- People joined a public science project that day.
- Volunteers watched the sky and animals nearby.
- They recorded animal behavior before and after.
- Participants did short online training to help.
- Many people felt strong awe during the eclipse.
- Greater awe made people feel closer to science.
- People felt more that they belong in science.
- The effect appeared for children and older adults.
- The changes did not need long training.
Difficult words
- eclipse — When the Moon blocks the Suntotal solar eclipse
- volunteer — A person who helps without payVolunteers
- behavior — How an animal or person acts
- participant — A person who takes part in an activityParticipants
- awe — A strong feeling of wonder and surprise
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever seen a solar eclipse?
- Would you join short online training to help a project?
- Do you feel wonder when you look at the sky?
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