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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fancy Sunglasses

For Teachers 1st - 5th
In this arts worksheet, students cut out the different colored and styles of sunglasses to create their own to wear. The fronts and sides can be custom designed.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Physical Science: Dying for a Tan?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners assess how much harm UV radiation can have on your skin and how much protection is provided by sunblock, sunglasses and clothing. They experiment with UV index numbers and the amount of exposure risk of skin damage for any given...
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Handout
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Polarization

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of pages that explain polarization, polarized light and its effects, polarized filters, and sunglasses. Interactive Java applets.
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Handout
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Polarization

For Students 9th - 10th
An incredible series of illustrated pages that explain polarization, polarized light and its effects, and polarized filters and sunglasses. Features interactive Java applets.
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Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: La Ropa De Mujeres

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful pictures come alive with audio modeling the correct Spanish pronunciation of women's clothing. When moving the mouse over the picture, pop-ups appear with the correct spelling of the vocabulary word.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Sun Smarts

For Students 9th - 10th
Sunburn isn't just painful, it's dangerous. Learn about the connection between sun exposure and skin cancer, and learn how treat sunburn. Also, learn how to prevent getting sunburn with three simple tips. Use the links on this page to...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Sun Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why the Sun keeps us healthy, and also, learn how the Sun can harm our skin, eyes, and immune system. Read about the dangers associated with the Sun's ultraviolet rays, and read tips to help you stay safe when outside in the summer...
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Website
MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: Microwave Physics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a question and answer format, this page attempts to answer the question "How much light do sunglasses block?" Explains polarized light and the ability of filters to selectively absorb polarized light.
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Activity
NC State University

Pira Demonstration Catalog: Dichroic Polarization

For Students 9th - 10th
Short descriptions of possible physics demonstrations for illustrating dichroic polarization and the role of Polaroid filters in blocking roadway glare. Suitable as an idea-generator for student projects.
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Activity
York University

The Joy of Visual Perception: Physics of Visual Stimulus

For Students 9th - 10th
From an online "book," this particular page describes physics principles related to vision and sight. Keywords are linked to other pages with further information. The role of sunglasses in blocking glare is discussed and explained. A...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Cataracts

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article from KidsHealth is about cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. You will learn about how they form, and how they are treated.