Sun Savvy Students: Free Teaching Resources from EPA's SunWise Program

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Title: Sun Savvy Students: Free Teaching Resources from EPA's SunWise Program
Language: English
Authors: Hall-Jordan, Luke
Source: Science and Children. Jul 2008 45(9):32-35.
Availability: National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 4
Publication Date: 2008
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Educational Resources, Science Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Kindergarten, Grade 8, Guidelines, Science Activities
DOI: 10.2505/3/sc08_045_09
ISSN: 0036-8148
Abstract: With summer in full swing and the sun is naturally on our minds, what better time to take advantage of a host of free materials provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Sun Wise program. Sun Wise aims to teach students and teachers about the stratospheric ozone layer, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and how to be safe while in the Sun. Through its website and activity kit, Sun Wise offers numerous resources to help you add some sizzle to your solar science curriculum--while teaching sun-safe practices students can use their whole lives. Best of all the resources are easy to get, easy to use, and free! (Contains 1 figure and 7 internet resources.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 6
Entry Date: 2008
Access URL: https://www.nsta.org/publications/browse_journals.aspx?action=issue&id=10.2505/3/sc08_045_09
Accession Number: EJ802121
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:With summer in full swing and the sun is naturally on our minds, what better time to take advantage of a host of free materials provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Sun Wise program. Sun Wise aims to teach students and teachers about the stratospheric ozone layer, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and how to be safe while in the Sun. Through its website and activity kit, Sun Wise offers numerous resources to help you add some sizzle to your solar science curriculum--while teaching sun-safe practices students can use their whole lives. Best of all the resources are easy to get, easy to use, and free! (Contains 1 figure and 7 internet resources.)
ISSN:0036-8148
DOI:10.2505/3/sc08_045_09