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UV Radiation: Sunscreen SPF Experiment
Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
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Author | Kay, Brian King, Karen Yowell, Janet |
Copyright Year | 2009 |
Description | Students learn how to prevent exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Students systematically test various sunscreens to determine the relationship between SPF (sun protection factor) value and sun exposure. Students learn how to prevent exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Students systematically test various sunscreens to determine the relationship between SPF (sun protection factor) value and sun exposure. At activity end, students are asked to consider how their investigation results could be used to help them design a new sunscreen. |
Language | English |
Access Restriction | Open |
Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
Subject Keyword | Earth and Space Sunscreen Light Ultraviolet Sun Protection Factor |
Content Type | Text |
Time Required | PT45M |
Education Level | Class VI Class VII Class VIII |
Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
Resource Type | Hands-on |
Subject | Structure of the Earth |