Lesson Plan
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The Sun Safety Activity Guide

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students examine the sun safety guide. They identify the dangers of getting too much sun and not protecting themselves. They participate in hands-on activities to finish the lesson.
Interactive
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English Exercises: The Ozone Layer

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online interactive English learning exercise, learners watch an embedded video about global warming, read a selection about the ozone layer, and then respond to 18 fill in the blank and short answer...
Organizer
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Control and Experimental Variables

For Students 9th - 12th
In this variables in experiments worksheet, high schoolers read about control variables and experimental variables before they respond to 15 graphic organizer and short answer questions.
Worksheet
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Control of the Cell Cycle

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this cell cycle worksheet, students will study genetic factors and environmental factors that affect the cell cycle. Students will use this idea map to complete 4 short answer questions.
Lesson Plan
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Anatomy and Physiology

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore anatomy and physiology using various activities. In this biology lesson, students reasearch about medical radiation and its applications. They study cell cycle, cell division and other processes that sustain life.
Lesson Plan
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Honors Biology E3 Project Instructional Plan

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders evaluate the use of radiation in medical procedures. In this biology activity students compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis. They research the different applications of radiation.
Lesson Plan
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AP Biology Lesson Outline

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the different field of bioengineering. In this biology lesson, 9th graders differentiate meiosis and mitosis. They discuss the pros and cons of using radiation in medical diagnostics.
Organizer
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ESL: Environmental Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL environmental problem activity, students work with a partner to explain a set of terms, then divide a set of words that have to do with the environment into syllables.
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Ozone Tag

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explain the role of stratospheric ozone and predict at least three ways in which depleted ozone would change her/his lifestyle. They then describe the process by which chlorine or bromine compounds can break down ozone molecules.
Lesson Plan
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Striding into the Scientific Future: Illuminating Clinical Trials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars participate in a simulation of a Senate hearing before the committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. They bring together all the concepts they've explored in science, language arts and government classes over...
Lesson Plan
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Introducing Sunburn Issues

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders recognize their skin type and the times when they are in danger of getting sun burnt. They use knowledge of causes and prevention of sunburn to persuade others to protect their skin.
Activity
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...
Website
National Institutes of Health

U.s. Dept of Health and Human Services: Cancer and the Environment [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Document provides information on the causes and nature of cancer and particularly the substances in the environment that are known to cause or may cause cancer in humans such as tobacco, ultraviolet radiation, pesticides, and metals.
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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Macmillan Cancer Support

Cancerbackup: Skin Cancer Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Ultraviolet light, sunlamps, and sunbeds have all contributed to the increase of skin cancer. This thorough site examines the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this form of cancer.
Article
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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Skin Cancer Prevention

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a passage about skin cancer prevention and answer the follow-up questions.
Activity
PBS

Newton's Apple: Cancer Causes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan site from Newton's Apple, a production of KTCA Twin Cities Public Television in cooperation with the National Science Teachers Association, the causes of cancer are discussed. Several cancer causing agents are also...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Health Effects of Overexposure of the Sun [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the major health problems linked to overexposure to UV radiation: skin cancer (melanoma and nonmelanoma), premature aging of the skin and other skin problems, cataracts and other eye damage,...
Article
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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...
Article
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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.
Article
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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.
Primary
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Back From the Brink: Lessons Learned From Saving the Ozone Layer [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Good site for material on the people involved in inventing CFCs and those who discovered its effects on the ozone layer.
Lesson Plan
National Institutes of Health

Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: Looking Good, Feeling Good

For Teachers 6th - 9th
A great resource from the Office of Science Education which provides a curriculum for teaching about the musculoskeletal system, the skin system and how they interact. This curriculum emphasizes choices teens can make to ensure good...