Sunburn, sunscreen and more

Burn, Baby. Burn!

Describe this phenomenon. Think. Pair. Share.

Group Performance1. Plan an investigation testing the effect of sunscreen on

construction paper when placed in direct sunlight (UV waves)

A. Planning Time (10 minutes)/Execution/Set-Up Time (10 minutes)

B. Materials:Construction Paper

Sticky Note

Sunscreen

Location: Courtyard (UV Wave source)

2. Define the system and ask questions about what causes the observed changes.

Performance: Analyzing UV Waves with Sunscreen

Group Performance3. Reading about the Scientific Method (pages 6-10)

A. Read Section to yourself

B. Write down the main ideas

C. Discuss with your group

D. Summarize in your own words using 1-3 sentences.

E. Repeat Steps A-D for each section

Performance: Analyzing UV Waves with Sunscreen

Group Performance4. Develop evidence by gathering information from sources

A. Pre reading Myth Busters & vocab

B. Read & watch video Textbook pages 465-466 Article How to Avoid Toxic Sunscreens: 2015 Update Video: The Doctors TV http://www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/sunscreen-safety

C. Post reading Myth Busters & vocab Use evidence from reading & video Define vocab

Performance: Analyzing UV Waves with Sunscreen

Individual Performance (Homework)5. Write a PSA (Public Service Announcement):

You are a dermatologist specializing in changes in the skin related to sun exposure. Use your understanding of interaction of UV light with skin to create a PSA about the benefits/properties of sunscreen. Include the steps of the scientific method as part of your explanation. Support your claim with evidence gathered from resources and investigations. (Minimum of 5 sentences.)

Before you start, let’s learn about a Public Service Announcement.

http://www.centerdigitaled.com/artsandhumanities/How-to-Create-the-Perfect-Public-Service-Announcement.html

Performance: Analyzing UV Waves with Sunscreen

Group Performance6. Presentation: Using your PSA (Public Service

Announcement): In your group, use the guidelines of your individual PSA and pick one of the options below:

OptionsA. You are a guest on a TV Show like the Doctors. You will have 4

minutes to broadcast your PSA to your audience.

B. Design and create a sign that will be displayed on a highway billboard. (Entire page is used. Include at least 3 colors. Must have words and pictures.)

Performance: Analyzing UV Waves with Sunscreen