The stars (and sun and moon) align for students eager to learn about the solar eclipse [Video]

Monday’s solar eclipse was deemed too dangerous for students to be at school across the London area, but many will be equipped on the P.A. day with plenty of information about how to view it and why it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event.

CBC London stopped by Cleardale Public School this week where students from all grades are learning about the science and safety of the eclipse that will pass partially over the city, and fully over areas closer to Lake Erie at 3:17 p.m.

What we discovered was a creative approach to astronomy and a whole lot of enthusiasm. 

“We’re coding a robot that will simulate the eclipse. It will drive around in a circle, then we’ll hold up a flashlight to this robot that circles around the track and we can see the simulation,” said Grade 6 student Aron Matz, describing his class project. 

WATCH: Students build a robotic model to show the …