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In this activity, learners compare and contrast their own skin (including the area covered) with that of an orange. This activity helps learners understand that skin is a vital part of the body and must be protected from sun damage. This lesson guide includes background information, resources, variation ideas and a bilingual (English and Spanish) handout.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English, Spanish
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 2-3 feet of wax paper
- Crayons or colored markers
- Metric tape measure
- Orange or tangerine
- Paper towels
- Plastic knife
- Roll of tape
- Sheet of centimeter ruled graph paper
- Sheet of paper or a notebook for observations
- Copy of "Skin Observations" sheet
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
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Solar System
- The Sun
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Earth Structure
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Muscles and Skin
- Health and Nutrition
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Circles
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Number and Operations
- Exponents
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Foreign language versions of this resource:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Moreno, Nancy P. ; Tharp, Barbara Z. ; Dresden, Judith
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2011
Funding Sources:
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), R25 ES06932
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), R25 ES010698