Skin Deep
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In this activity, learners explore how to protect their skin while applying pesticides to plants. Learners conduct a series of simulation experiments and discover that some clothing fabrics provide only minimal protection from the dangers of pesticides. Learners work in groups during this activity and use a data table to record their observations.
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Demonstration, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Rulers
- Cups
- Brown paper towel squares (5 in. x 5 in.)
- Rubber bands
- Spray bottles filled with water
- 5 inch squares of 50% polyester and 50% cotton fabric
- 5 inch squares of 100% cotton knit fabric
- 5 inch squares of 100% cotton denim fabric
- Skin Deep Worksheets
- Pencils
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Human Body
- Muscles and Skin
- Health and Nutrition
- Diversity of Life
- Mathematics
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Physical Sciences
- States of Matter
- Liquids
- States of Matter
- The Nature of Science
- Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- Science and Society
Informal Categories
- Gardening
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
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- All Rights Reserved, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, ©2001
