Background for Teachers:
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Define environmental factors that contribute to skin damage from
excessive exposure; introduce skin and eye biology; introduce
cancer in general and skin cancer in particular.
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Goal(s):
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Teach students about the relationship between UV, skin, and eyes.
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Objective(s):
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Explain the role of skin and describe its structure; explain
effect of UV light on skin and eye tissue; explain interaction
between environment, behavior, physical characteristics and exposure.
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Time:
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45 minutes
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Vocabulary example:
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Melanocytes
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Supplemental Activities
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2.1 Eye Biology:
Students read an article about eye biology and answer follow-up
questions.
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2.2 What Is It Like To Have Cataracts?:
Students simulate impaired vision to learn about the difficulties
that occur from compromised vision.
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2.3 Thinking About Your Time in the Sun:
Students analyze their own everyday behavior in terms of over-exposure
risk.
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