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Curated OER

Chloroplasts and Pigments

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this plant pigments worksheet, students compare the function of 3 types of pigments: chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phycobilins. This worksheet has 23 fill in the blank, 3 drawing, and 2 short answer questions.
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Curated OER

Quantum Physics

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discuss the mass-energy relationship based on Einstein's work. They calculate the energy released in various scenerios and sketch diagrams for the Lyman, Balmer and Pfund Series. In groups, they discuss the role of photons and...
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Curated OER

Electrons and Atoms

For Students Higher Ed
In this atoms worksheet, students determine the velocity, wavelength, power, and frequency of given atoms. Student describe wave-particle duality and give the principle and angular quantum numbers for given orbitals. This worksheet has...
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Solar

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study solar energy.  In this renewable energy instructional activity students complete several lab activities using different controls and variables. 
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Don't Get Burned: Uv Index Throughout the Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sun tanning has a bad rap right now. Use a personal ultraviolet monitor to measure the UV index to prevent getting a sunburn. With this science fair project you will create a chart showing the UV ray measurement at different times of the...
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Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Environment Module: Uv Menace

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information and activities for classes to learn more about ozone depletion and UV radiation.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Ultraviolet Radiation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An interactive PowerPoint will be used to introduce the electromagnetic spectrum. Students use UV beads to observe changes caused by the sun's rays and evaluate sunscreen effectiveness. Harmful effects of UV exposure will be described...
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Niwa: Climate for Students: Uv and Ozone

For Students 9th - 10th
A website dedicated to answering questions about UV, climate, and the ozone layer. On this page, students can find answers to questions like: What is the state of the ozone layer? And, what factors affect the ozone layer?
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Chemical Reaction Rate in Ultraviolet Beads

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science fair project, experiment with the role temperature plays in the rate at which UV beads lose their color. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...
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Other

Fluorescent Mineral Society: The Ultraviolet Spectrum

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a discussion of the nature and properties of ultraviolet light. The manner in which minerals emit UV light is described and explained.
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University of California

Interactive Extreme Ultraviolet Skymap

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing a view of the night sky is given; sources of extreme ultraviolet light are marked. Visitors analyze the spectrum from these parts of the sky and attempt to determine which star type the spectrum most closely resembles.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Spectroscopy: Interaction of Light and Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutorial provides a discussion of UV-Vis spectroscopy, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and the Beer-Lambert law.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: What Duration of Ultraviolet Exposure Kills Bacteria?

For Students 9th - 10th
Ultraviolet light can damage DNA molecules. If a cell's DNA repair mechanisms can't keep up with the damage, mutations are the result. As harmful mutations accumulate, the cell eventually dies. How much ultraviolet light is too much for...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Dna Damage: Ultraviolet Rays and Yeast Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biotechnology science fair project, investigate how DNA damage affects growth of yeast that are DNA-repair deficient. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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NASA

Electromagnetic Spectrum: Ultraviolet Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Ultraviolet (UV) light has shorter wavelengths than visible light. Though these waves are invisible to the human eye, some insects can see them. The specific wavelength values are given. Uses and applications of these waves are explained.
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Other

Astrophysics Institute Potsdam (Aip): An Ultraviolet Space Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of ultraviolet light and its interaction with the atmosphere. Describes the UV detectors on a spacecraft which are used to study the UV light emissions from astronomical bodies.
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Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Light! How do we see? What makes light? Find out everything you need to know through the Q&As on this site.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Outdoor Safety: Warning! The Rays of the Sun Can Be Harmful!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the harmful effects on humans of ultraviolet radiation caused by the depletion of the ozone layer.
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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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Light

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Visible light and the different waves that make it up, infrared light and ultraviolet light.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Rt Pcr of a Uv Dependent Gene

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the passage and study the diagram to answer the five-question quiz that follows.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Electromagnetic Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a student-teacher dialogue format, this page discusses the nature of light as an electromagnetic wave and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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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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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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