Several subjects are addressed within the context of a science instructional activity about the sun's ultraviolet rays. Elementary earth scientists consider protection of the skin with sunscreens (health), estimating and measuring surface area or an orange and their own bodies (math), and a fictional story, Mr. Slaptail's Curious Contraption, can also be incorporated (language arts). What an exciting instructional activity within a comprehensive unit on Earth's atmosphere!

Concepts

sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation

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Additional Tags

ultraviolet radiation, sunscreen, science

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Pros

• Interdisciplinary approach to science
• A variety of activities keep youngsters engaged
• Many supportive additional resources

Cons

• None