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Sunburn, Sweat and the Science of Summer!

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Our bodies can produce up to three liters of sweat per hour. But why do we sweat and exactly how does the biological process work? This video covers a few topics of science about being outside in the heat, explains ways to cool down in the heat, and how a sunburn is a literal burn from radiation.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members bring in the sunscreen they have at home to compare the active ingredients and spf
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires no prior knowledge
  • Video best fits when it is hot outside, so the material is timely
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes closed captioning for ease of note taking
  • Provides clear, easy-to-understand graphics
Cons
  • None