Summary
Sid and his dad spend a sunny day outside, but Dad insists on sunblock first. Sid wonders why sunblock is necessary when sunshine feels so warm and nice. At the Science Center the class investigates how the sun's energy reaches us — and why protecting skin matters.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Sid loves the sun — but his dad knows something important about protecting skin.
- What does sunblock do? How did Sid test it?
- If sunlight can warm a sidewalk or a car seat, what might it do to unprotected skin over time?
- What other things can you do to protect yourself from the sun on a hot, sunny day?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: sunlight, energy, protect, sunblock, surface, warm.
Try it: On a sunny day, place two pieces of paper on a sunny spot — cover one with foil. After 5 minutes, feel each piece. Which is warmer? Why?