SciShow Kids
Getting Ready for the Eclipse!
Get a grip on this year's eclipse and understand why some places around the world see it differently or not at all.
SciShow Kids
What Will Happen During the Solar Eclipse?
Where will you be during the August 21st solar eclipse? Join Squeeks and Jessi as they explain how a solar eclipse works, where to see a full or partial eclipse in the US, and safety precautions to take while viewing the total solar...
Teach Engineering
Skin and the Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation
Though UV radiation can damage skin, it isn't all bad. The third installment in a six-part series allows the class to study the structure and function of skin. They learn about the different types of skin cancer and the SPF rating...
Curated OER
Sun Protection
Don't forget to protect your skin when you are out in the sun! Students explain why it is important to avoid UV rays and how to properly protect skin.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Sunscreen
Learn what sun protection factor (SPF) is. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out what SPF works best at keeping out the sun's harmful UV rays. Try experiments with different types and colors of fabric to see how well they work...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: What's Your Iq on Spf?
A look at the science of sunscreen: how it intercepts the sun's rays, whether it blocks vitamin D production, and what SPF really means.