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UV Rays Lesson Plan

UV Rays Lesson Plan

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UV Rays

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Fourth graders study the effects of UV rays and practice finding the UV index for where they live. In this health lesson, 4th graders listen to a lecture about ultraviolet rays, then find the UV index in their area and write a story about how people can protect themselves from dangerous sun rays.

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skin cancer, cancer, the sun, ultraviolet rays

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protection, skin cancer, sun, uv rays, health

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