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In this "Sid the Science Kid" activity, learners set up a simple experiment to find out how sunscreen counteracts the effects of the sun. Use this activity to explore various topics including the Sun, weather, and sun-safety and health. This activity includes a "Sid the Science Kid" video showing how to conduct the investigation. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 2 to 4 hours
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 6
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Dark-colored construction paper
- Sunblock with sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher
- A sunny day
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
- Earth, Moon and Sun
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Solar System
- The Sun
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Earth Processes
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Muscles and Skin
- Health and Nutrition
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Human Body
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Light and Optics
- Reflection and Refraction
- Sunlight and Color
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Vibration and Waves
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Jim Henson Company, 2008
Funding Sources:
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- Vinci
- MetLife
- The RoseHills Foundation
- S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
- John W. Carson Foundation
- The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations