Protection from Ultraviolet [Activity - Our Magnetic Sun]

Protection from Ultraviolet [Activity - Our Magnetic Sun]

  • Daytime Event
  • Target Audience
  • Child, Teen, Adult
photo credit: Cina Shirley/ Kansas Astronomical Observers

Try out this fun, easy, and very practical astronomy demo that can be done with just a couple of UV beads! Explore ultraviolet (UV) light and how it can be blocked by different materials in this open-ended activity, great for even the youngest visitors.The very hands on nature of this activity helps demonstrate ways we can protect ourselves from the Sun's harmful rays.

Uploaded: May 2012

Video

Protections from UV Radiation

Video demonstrating the activity.

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