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Explore the Nano in Sunblock
Discuss nanotechnology with your science scholars. In particular, its application to sunblock products. Give them samples of nano and non-nano sunblocks to compare. This interesting topic can be taught in a technology unit.
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There's More to Light than Meets the Eye
Students explore the concept that not all light is visible to the
human eye. Although UV light is not visible, it can still be harmful, causing sunburns or skin cancer. They use special beads to detect UV light around the school....
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The Genetic Diagnosis of Cancer: The Questions Continue to Multiply
High schoolers review the basic concepts of genetics, such as Mendelian inheritance and pedigree construction and analysis. They use an activity that uses recent findings in cancer genetics to present. Students use a pedigree in a...
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UV Beads
Students recognize preventitive measures that can be taken to reduce the risks associated with exposure to solar radiation. They explain why solar radiation can be harmful. They utilize beads that turn color when exposed to UV rays. Good...
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It's a bright and beautiful day...Protect Yourself!
Learners investigate the cause and effect of skin cancer. They complete worksheets, view presentations and discuss the various types of ultraviolet rays and their impact on human health.
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Ozone
Students locate the ozone layer of the atmosphere. They explain natural formation of ozone. They list chemicals that react with ozone. They explain how CFC's destroy ozone.
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What the Sun Can Do
Learners develop and test a unique, personally-relevant hypothesis about the consequences of exposure to UV radiation based units on a living organism, common baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
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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...
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Back From the Brink: Lessons Learned From Saving the Ozone Layer [Pdf]
Good site for material on the people involved in inventing CFCs and those who discovered its effects on the ozone layer.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Envirofacts Data Warehouse
Retrieve information from multiple sources of Envirofacts' System Data for your area of interest. using zip code, city, or county information.
NASA
Nasa: The Ups and Downs of Ozone
Scientists look at the efforts to decrease ozone depletion in this news story from the year 2000. Maps and photos. Links to other ozone data-gathering sites. (June 26, 2000)
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University of Wollongong: The Hole Story
Professor Beder's 1992 book describes the problems and causes of ozone depletion. Find out how ozone depletion affects the environment.
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US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Health Effects of Overexposure of the Sun [Pdf]
This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the major health problems linked to overexposure to UV radiation: skin cancer (melanoma and nonmelanoma), premature aging of the skin and other skin problems, cataracts and other eye damage,...
Government of Alberta
Alberta Environment: Focus on the Ozone Layer [Pdf]
This article explains what the ozone layer is, why it is important, and how we can help to slow down its depletion from the atmosphere.