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From Oregon to South Carolina, amateur astronomers will film the Aug. 21 solar eclipse while students — including two Seattle sisters — launch science balloons.\n<br><br>\n<i><u>The Vanishing Sun (Text 4)</u> -- This text is part of a Knowledge Set promoting scientific inquiry as students explore previous beliefs and current understandings about solar eclipses. In this article, the author shares how individuals around the country are planning to help scientists collect data during the upcoming solar eclipse. As students read, encourage them to consider ways that they can engage in scientific investigations during the eclipse.</i>\n<br><br>\n<a href="https://files.activelylearn.com/Teac