Description

This sunscreen lab is a great introductory activity for students to link their vacation sunburn to the integumentary system! Students test the effectiveness of various sunscreens by using UV color-changing beads. Background information on UV light, UVA, UVB, melanin, and skin cancer provides for solid student comprehension. A teacher instruction page, background information, student directions, discussion questions, and an answer key are all included.

*All student pages now include printable and digital versions to be used in Google Classroom or any other online platforms that use Google Slides.

This lab is also part of the Integumentary System Unit and the Full-Year Anatomy & Physiology Curriculum.

*Please Note: This lab requires the use of UV-changing beads, which are inexpensive and available on Amazon or at many craft stores. They can be reused for each class or in future years.

Product includes:

1. Teacher instruction page with materials list, tips, and possible student extensions
2. Background information on the effects of UV light on skin and how sunscreen works to protect different skin layers
3. Student instructions with example photographs for clarity
4. Comprehension and discussion questions to assess student understanding
5. Answer Key

Topics addressed: UV light, electromagnetic spectrum, UVA, UVB, sunburn, melanocytes, melanin, skin cancer, epidermis, dermis, physical v. chemical sunscreen protection, SPF

This activity addresses NGSS HS-LS1-2.

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