The football field at Gainesville Middle School was transformed into a science laboratory for a few minutes Monday afternoon as sixth-graders, wearing those special eclipse glasses, took advantage of the opportunity to watch a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Gainesville Middle School students use eclipse as learning opportunity
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