Why don't astronauts all come home with sunburns? It turns out that there are many different sources of radiation exposure for astronauts. A video outlines the radioactive dangers and protective measures astronauts must take.

Concepts

radiation, solar radiation, space

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the video with a lab investigation studying ultraviolet light
• Have learners record any new or unfamiliar vocabulary to discuss after the lesson presentation

Classroom Considerations

• Builds on a basic understanding of ultraviolet radiation

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers the option of closed captioning to assist with note taking
• References a link to a video that supports the content in the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7