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Why Sunscreen Is Important

Why Sunscreen Is Important

Learning Objective

Students will learn about why sunscreen is important.

Words to Know

UV rays
Invisible light from the sun that damages skin!
UV rays pass through clouds!
SPF
Sun Protection Factor — how well sunscreen works!
SPF 30 blocks 97% of UV rays.
Melanin
Natural skin chemical that gives color and sun protection!
Tans are melanin protecting skin.
Sunburn
Skin injury from too many UV rays!
Sunburn turns skin red and hurts.

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What does “UV rays” mean?

Lesson Info

Grade 2nd
2026-07-20
Why Sunscreen Is Important

Standards Alignment

  • 4-PS4-2

    Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen

  • Health education

    sun safety, skin protection

Keywords

2nd grade sciencescience for kidssunscreenimportantuv raysspfmelaninsunburn4-PS4-2Health educationkids learningelementary education
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