Eclipse Nature Notes
Connecting eclipse observations across the country.
We've developed Eclipse Nature Notes to support learners in writing about their observations during the solar eclipse. A Nature Note is a detailed description of an interesting or noteworthy observation from the field. Nature Notes are short, specific to a time and place, and grounded in background information. The most exciting Nature Notes add to existing scientific knowledge and raise interesting questions for further investigation.
Eclipse Nature Note Goals:
- Enable educators to instruct their groups on science writing about the eclipse.
- Share Eclipse Nature Notes for anyone to see, raising engagement for eclipse experiences across the country.
Submit your Eclipse Nature Note
We want to hear about your observations and experiences during the upcoming total solar eclipse. Submit your observations here!
Writing Frame
The starting point for writing up observations from the eclipse.
Eclipse Nature Note Writing Frame
Training Webinars
Webinars are free to attend and are designed to help anyone get more information about creating a Nature Note themselves or with their group. Details of all upcoming webinars are on our Eclipse page.
Recordings of previous trainings:
Feedback and review
This stage of the Nature Note process allows students to review each other’s work. We recommend leaders distribute work among their group for supported review.
Eclipse Nature Note Feedback Form
Observation Resources
Process
Anyone who experiences the total solar eclipse in 2024 will have something to say about it. We want to enable these stories to add to our existing knowledge and to be grounded in background information. We also want to showcase these observations to create a lasting impact for others to see. We will add any submitted Eclipse Nature Notes to our map.
More Information
An overview of the Nature Note and Findings from the Field project:
23-24 Findings Overview Presentation
Training for the Nature Note process:
Project Team
- Terance Finnegan, GMRI Eclipse Coordinator
- Catherine Bursk, GMRI Science Instruction Specialist
Project Partner
-
![Coastal Storms 101]()
Coastal Storms 101
Learn about the forces behind coastal storms, their unique impacts on the Gulf of Maine, and how communities are working to adapt.
Perspectives
-
![Sea State Recap: Eating with the Sea]()
Sea State Recap: Eating with the Sea
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s Joan M. Kelly Sea State Series provides the public with opportunities to talk with and learn from experts across …
Perspectives
-
![Five Reasons to Eat Gulf of Maine Seafood]()
Five Reasons to Eat Gulf of Maine Seafood
We have an abundance of delicious, healthy seafood in the Gulf of Maine. Read on to see why you should feel good about eating seafood …
Perspectives
-
![Your Guide To Local Seafood]()
Your Guide To Local Seafood
Explore the map of regional restaurants and retailers that are part of our Gulf of Maine Tastemakers program and are committed to sourcing at least …
Perspectives
