Teach Engineering
Skin and the Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation
Though UV radiation can damage skin, it isn't all bad. The third installment in a six-part series allows the class to study the structure and function of skin. They learn about the different types of skin cancer and the SPF rating...
Be Smart
Why is the Sky Any Color?
Skin, the toughest part of the body, provides each person with multiple layers of protection from the outside world. Assist young scientists as they view the video segment and learn the differences in melanin production, leading to...
TED-Ed
How Does Cancer Spread Through the Body?
Cancer's ability to quickly spread from one organ to the next makes it one of the most fatal diseases in recent history. Watch as this short video takes you on a trip into the microscopic world of cancer cells, exploring the...
TED-Ed
Why Do We Have to Wear Sunscreen?
Impress upon your learners the importance of using sunscreen to protect their skin throughout life. With this video, they will learn not only about the basics of how much sunscreen to apply and for how long, but they will also have the...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Video: Melanoma: How Melanoma Develops and Spreads
Learn about melanoma or skin cancer, how it develops and spreads, and what is the common treatment, in this Mayo Clinic animated video. (1 min, 55 sec)
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Cancer Vaccine Update
We'll hear about new research into using vaccines to help the body battle melanoma.