Alternate FACTivity – What You See Is Not What You Get (Spanish)
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In this FACTivity, students will use information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Sun Safety UV Index, formerly known as the Sunwise program. Students will record the daily UV Index for their hometown and other regional cities.
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What You See Is Not What You Get: The Difference Between Sunlight and Ultraviolet Radiation (Spanish)
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In this FACTivity, you will conduct an experiment to test the different amounts of UV radiation. Compare your results with the results of the scientists in this study.FACTivity – What You See Is Not What You Get (Spanish)
In this FACTivity, you will conduct an experiment to test the different amounts of UV radiation. Compare your results with the results of the scientists in this study.
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In this FACTivity, students will use information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Sun Safety UV Index, formerly known as the Sunwise program. Students will record the daily UV Index...Alternate FACTivity – What You See Is Not What You Get
In this FACTivity, students will use information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Sun Safety UV Index, formerly known as the Sunwise program. Students will record the daily UV Index...
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Sun Safety UV Index
Visit WebsiteThe UV Index provides a forecast of the expected risk of overexposure to UV radiation from the sun. The National Weather Service calculates the UV Index forecast for most ZIP codes across the U.S., and EPA publishes this information. The UV Index is accompanied by recommendations for sun protection and is a useful tool for planning sun-safe outdoor activities.
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Centers for Disease Control: Sun Safety
Visit WebsiteExplore helpful tips for sun safety.