Protecting our eyes from the Sun: plan
I can plan how to investigate sun protection.
Protecting our eyes from the Sun: plan
I can plan how to investigate sun protection.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Sun provides heat and light and is necessary for living things to survive on Earth.
- Too much ultra violet (UV) light from the Sun can be dangerous.
- There are ways to protect our eyes from the Sun.
- It is not safe to look directly at the Sun, even when wearing sunglasses.
- Scientists ask questions and plan different types of enquiries.
Common misconception
It is safe to look at the Sun on a cloudy day or when wearing sunglasses.
Clear explanation that pupils should never look at the Sun, even if wearing sunglasses or if the weather is cloudy.
Keywords
Sun - The Sun is a star and the centre of our solar system.
Protect - To protect something is to keep it safe from harm.
Damage - When something is spoiled or harmed it is damaged. If you damage something, it will not work well and may be broken.
Ultraviolet (UV) - Ultraviolet is a type of light produced by the Sun that human eyes cannot see. It can harm a human's skin.
Plan - A plan is a method that maps out the steps that will be taken during an investigation.
Equipment
An assortment of different sun creams with different SPFs.
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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