TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: It Burns!
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...
Curated OER
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...
Crayola
Crayola: Fun in the Sun Visors
This activity shows children how to make sun visors using simple paper plates, markers, and a rubber band.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Sun Sational Science
Discover more about the sun when you visit this educational resource. The content of this site includes solar fun facts, experiments, and activities.
Curated OER
Kids Health: How to Be Safe When You're in the Sun
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.
Read Works
Read Works: Fun in the Sun
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining ways to stay safe while enjoying the summer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Kids' Pages: You and Your Genes
Online children's story that teaches about genes and how they direct how you react to things in your environment. Click on "next" at the bottom of the story to see how different people respond differently to harmful substances.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Comparing Sunscreens
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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