Protecting our eyes from the Sun: do and review
I can carry out and review an investigation about Sun protection.
Protecting our eyes from the Sun: do and review
I can carry out and review an investigation about Sun protection.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Sun is always giving out light, but there are higher levels of ultraviolet light in the summer.
- The UV index tells us how strong the Sun's damaging ultraviolet rays are.
- Ultraviolet-sensitive beads change colour when exposed to UV light from the Sun.
- Careful observations should be made when comparing UV beads before and after they have been exposed to the Sun.
- Scientists often review a completed enquiry and write a conclusion.
Keywords
Sun - The Sun is a star and the centre of our solar system.
Ultraviolet (UV) - Ultraviolet is a type of light produced by the Sun that human eyes cannot see. It can harm a human's skin.
Exposed - To put or leave something in an unprotected place.
Review - When scientists review, they look again at what they have done and consider if it could be improved.
Conclusion - In a conclusion, scientists explain what the results show or mean.
Common misconception
It is safe to look at the Sun on a cloudy day or when wearing sunglasses. Only lighter skin tones require protection from UV light.
Reminders that pupils should never look at the Sun. All skin tones require protection from UV light.
Equipment
Pairs of different sunglasses, UV beads, sun creams with different SPFs (optional).
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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