Amplify Light Waves Lesson 1.2
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Why do we have to wear sunscreen?
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Light from the sun can cause damage to genetic material—DNA—inside skin cells. Over time, that damage may lead to skin cancer.
The rate of skin cancer varies around the world.
Let’s look at a larger version of this map to learn more about what these colors might mean

What does each different color mean?
Draw a line where you think the place on Earth that gets the most Sunlight
Draw a circle around the areas with with NO data about skin cancer
Draw a circle around the areas with the highest rate of skin cancers

What do you know about the people that live on the equator and their skin color?
Shine the flashlight on the liquid crystal sheet.
Did you observe evidence that light carries energy?
Describe that evidence
Did you observe evidence that light carries energy?
Describe that evidence
Agree | Disagree | |
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Light causes the same change to all materials. | ||
All light is the same, whether it comes from the sun, a light bulb, or anywhere else. | ||
All light can be seen. | ||
Light can travel through materials that you cannot see through, like wood or aluminum foil. |
Which statement you are most sure about? It can be a statement that you agree or disagree with.
What color has the lowest number of people with skin cancer?
What color has the highest number of people with skin cancer?
What do you know about the people that live in Australia and their skin color?
Someone with a darker color skin cannot get skin cancer