Teacher Notes:
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Teacher will prepare a chart with important facts concerning sun damage
and skin protection.
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Teacher will print worksheet with crossword puzzle and hidden word puzzle
from Sun Smart.
Click on Sun Smart Fun and make copies for all students. Make copies
of only the second page for students. However, retain one copy of
the first page - it has the answers to the crossword puzzle (and clues).
Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed.
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Teacher will have copies of signed permission forms for students to use
the Internet.
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Teacher will make a copy of the evaluation for each student.
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Procedures:
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The teacher will survey the students before the lesson and again after
the lesson. Before the lesson, the teacher will ask how many use
sunscreen and how many do not. After the lesson, the teacher will
ask how many plan to use sunscreen in the future and how many do not.
The students will calculate the differences in the before and after numbers
(and calculate the percentage of increase or decrease).
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The teacher will show the students the chart about
sun damage and skin protection, then lead a discussion about the facts.
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The students will find the definition to the following words in the dictionary:
skin, sunburn, melanin, cancer, moles, SPF, epidermis, sunscreen.
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The students will complete the crossword puzzle page.
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The students will complete the evaluation.
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Modifications:
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Students who have difficulty finding definitions in the dictionary or completing
the puzzles may be paired with a peer.
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Students will be given extra time if needed.
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Students without Internet permission may use other reference sources to
find more information about skin protection.
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Enrichment Activities:
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Students may access Cool
Shade for more information about skin protection.
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| Evaluation:
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