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Worksheet
Curated OER

ESL Vocabulary: What Do You Need?

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this ESL vocabulary worksheet, students look at pictures, asking the question, "What do you need?" about each, then select a word given at the top of the page to answer.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Search: Summer Word Search

For Students Pre-K - 1st
For this pre-printing practice worksheet, students trace a set of curved lines on a picture of a pig, then color. Page has multiple links to additional resources.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Testing Sunscreen Effectiveness

For Students 3rd - 8th
The goal of this project is to measure the effectiveness of different sunscreen products for blocking ultraviolet-A (UVB) and ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays from sunlight. This project shows you how to use a UV detector to measure rays of light.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do We Have to Wear Sunscreen?

For Students 9th - 10th
You already know that a trip to the beach can give you a nasty sunburn, but the nitty gritty of sun safety is actually much more complex. Wrinkle-causing UVA rays and burn-inducing UVB's can pose a serious risk to your health (and good...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Which Sunscreen Should You Choose?

For Students 9th - 10th
Mary Poffenroth explains how sunscreens work and compares different application methods, SPFs, and active ingredients to help you make the best choice. [4:39]
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Comparing Sunscreens

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students use the UVB Sensor to measure the amount of UVB light that passes through a thin film of sunscreen. They analyze the relationship between the SPF values and the intensity of UVB light transmitted by the sunscreen.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: It Burns!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students learn how to prevent exposure to the Sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Students will systematically test various sunscreens to determine the relationship between spf (sun protection factor) value and sun...
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Creating Memorable Advice

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Inspired by "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)," this lesson asks young scholars to think about memorable writing--writing that has, in some way, touched them personally. Students will make multiple drafts of simple advice in order to...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Ultraviolet Radiation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An interactive PowerPoint will be used to introduce the electromagnetic spectrum. Young scholars use UV beads to observe changes caused by the sun's rays and evaluate sunscreen effectiveness. Harmful effects of UV exposure will be...
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Website
Scientific American

Scientific American: The Science of Beauty: In Depth Reports

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientific news and magazine articles from 2001-2009 related to the science behind beauty products and treatments.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Tanning

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people, especially young adults, think they look better with a tan. But excessive sun exposure can cause serious damage to your skin and can lead to skin cancer. Find out how to be smart in the sun.
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Website
University of Texas Libraries

University of Texas: Ray and the Sunbeatables

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center created and developed Ray and the Sunbeatables: A Sun Safety Curriculum. The evidence-based curriculum educates children, parents and teachers about sun protection and promotes sun safety...
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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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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: How to Be Safe When You're in the Sun

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the sun's harmful effects on human skin and find simple tips that help prevent getting sunburn, which can lead to skin cancer.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Examples of Chemistry in Everyday Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives examples of chemical interactions occurring in the human body, in the world around us, in foods, and in products we use.
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Taking Care of Your Skin

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a 3-page article on how to keep the skin happy and healthy. Learn the best way to take care of your skin, as well as how to deal with and prevent skin problems and sun damage.

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