LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will develop knowledge and skills to enhance personal and consumer health.

Objective 2.08

Evaluate environmental, psychological, and social factors that might affect excessive sun exposure and describe how these factors contribute to the development of skin cancer.

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Sun & skin
In this lesson from Science NetLinks, students discuss what they already know about the impact sun exposure has on their skin and what they typically do to protect themselves, if anything. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7–12 Healthful Living Education and Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science