Summary
Your skin is your body's largest organ. Chloe and Nurb explore its layers and the many jobs it does — keeping germs out, sensing touch, heat, and cold, and helping your body hold a steady, comfortable temperature.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Watch, then talk it over.
- Why does the video call your skin your body's largest organ?
- What are some jobs your skin does to protect you?
- How does your skin help you feel touch, heat, and cold?
- What are good ways to take care of and protect your skin?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: skin, layers, protect, sweat, sense of touch
Try it: Gently touch something smooth and something rough with your eyes closed. Write one sentence about how your skin told your brain the difference.