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- 9th
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Students study the parts of the skin, functions of the skin, characteristics of the skin, and take part in activities for better understanding of the skin. They, in groups, identify objects hidden in a bag just by using their sense of touch. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students work in small groups researching different aspects of the sun and skin. The groups summarize and answer questions about the material in a presentation to the class. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students examine the skin and its structure and practice the skills necessary in performing a facial. The language and the vocabulary related to skin care is examined in this lesson. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students discuss the importance of the skin and its functions. They correctly identify the different components of the skin and explain the function of each skin component. They undertake interactive activities which enable learners to appreciate the functions of the skin in relation to Beauty Therapy treatments Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in a discussion about how their personal behavior and the environment can have an impact on their skin. They work in small groups to discuss one of the healthy skin habits on their handouts. When finished, each group presents what they have learned to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and analyze the excerpt The Woman Beneath the Skin by Duden (a female author writing about a male's perspective of women during the 18th century). They connect this excerpt with a "True Gaze" writing assignment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare the perceived and actual risks of getting skin cancer, while looking at ways to minimize these risks. They may have very little grasp of the severity of the threat of skin cancer or be unaware of the increase in the incidence of melanoma since the early 1900s. Students conduct scientific investigations, they perform indoor and outdoor experiments that demonstrate the usefulness of different sunscreens for blocking ultraviolet light. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students create a brochure or poster focusing on how to protect your skin when participating in sports. Prior to the lesson, students recall the importance of skin, and its properties. Then they work in groups to read about protecting their skin while participating in a given sport. After all the groups have shared, students create a visual aid covering the potential risks to healthy skin during a sport that wasn't discussed, as well as ways to avoid these risks. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify basic components of skin on a cross sectional diagram. They provide a basic description of cancer in terms of cell biology. Students explore the ABCD of skin cancer/mole evaluation and perform their own evaluation of "test moles." They name the three kinds of skin cancer and describe where in the skin they originate. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students complete a 3-5 week unit related to the novel "The Skin I'm In." They complete various online activities, read and discuss an article regarding skin color and race, participate in a literature circle, write a book review, and watch and analyze the film "Skin Deep." Full Review »
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