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Fancy Sunglasses
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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Physical Science: Dying for a Tan?
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...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Polarization
A series of pages that explain polarization, polarized light and its effects, polarized filters, and sunglasses. Interactive Java applets.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Polarization
An incredible series of illustrated pages that explain polarization, polarized light and its effects, and polarized filters and sunglasses. Features interactive Java applets.
Language Guide
Language Guide: La Ropa De Mujeres
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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Kids Health: Sun Smarts
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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Kids Health: Sun Safety
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...
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: Microwave Physics
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.
NC State University
Pira Demonstration Catalog: Dichroic Polarization
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.
York University
The Joy of Visual Perception: Physics of Visual Stimulus
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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Kids Health: Cataracts
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.