Sunscreen and UV light

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A fun demo to teach about UV light and the action/importance of sunscreen

Students need to learn about their bodies, and keeping themselves safe from ultraviolet (UV) light is an important lesson. Use this experiment to explore the effects of UV light on skin, and show the importance of sunscreen. 

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