Do we really need sunscreen? What are the risks of tanning? Learners explore these questions through a series of informational texts and engaging, hands-on activities.

Concepts

skin cancer, ultraviolet radiation, ultraviolet rays, skin, sun safety, sunburn, sunscreen

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Support the development of your students' research skills by asking them to find several other sources for the creation of their pamphlets

Classroom Considerations

• In order to access the informational texts provided by the publisher, you will need to follow the links listed on the first page of the lesson plan

Pros

• Includes follow-up quiz and answer key
• Activities support discussion and creativity

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.1 RI.6.2 RI.7.1 RI.7.2 RI.8.1 RI.8.2 W.6.2.a W.6.4 W.7.2.a W.7.4 W.8.2.a W.8.4