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Why does the Sun burn us? Article

Illustration of Earth showing protective ozone in the upper atmosphere and unhealthy ozone near Earth's surface.
Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Article/Informative Text
  • Animation/Visualization
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • PS3 - Energy
Heliophysics Topics
  • Atmosphere
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Light
  • Radiation
  • Seasons
  • Sun
  • Greenhouse Effect
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This article is about different wavelengths of light, how UV light can harm us, and how to protect ourselves.

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