Eclipse Vocabulary
What is an eclipse?
when one celestial body blocks another from view
How many types of eclipses are there?
2 (solar and lunar)
When is Mother's day celebrated?
The second Sunday in May
What is a memorial ceremony
A time where people come together to remember something or someone. To give honor to someone.
Meaning of celestial
How many lunar eclipses are there?
3 (penumbral, partial, and total)
Paragraph 3 says that Anna was persistent. What does persistence mean?
Someone who does not give up easily or who pursues or follows after something they believe in.
Astronomical
anything related to space
How many solar eclipses are there?
4 (annular, partial, total, and hybrid)
When was the first Mother's day celebrated?
1908
Paragraph 3 states that Anna 'scored a huge victory.' What does this mean?
This means to reach a goal or accomplish something difficult or to overcome a big obstacle.
Lunar eclipse
Happens at night
How many celestial bodies are needed for an eclipse?
3 (sun, moon, earth)
Where did the first Mother's day event take place?
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church or the International Mother's Day Shrine, West Virginia
Solar Eclipse
Happens during the day
How often do total solar eclipses happen?
every 1 - 2 years.
How did Anna Jarvis celebrate her mother on this first event?
She sent a telegram describing the importance of the day and she sent 500 white carnations.
The idea of keeping things easy, natural, and without a lot of extra details.
Students can give examples...