Human Body: Week 2: Skin, Hair & Nails

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Go Back: Week 1: Cells

Read:

Human Body Encyclopedia pg. 16-17 ("Skin")
My Body pg. 35 "My Skin"

Additional Reading:

 

Watch: 

"Skin" Human Body Parts YouTube Video

Vocabulary/ Copywork:

My hair and nails are both made of a protein called keratin.

Skin and hair contain a coloring called melanin.

Activity 1: 

Make an edible skin model using Rice Krispies Treats.

Activity 2: 

Why Do We Need Sunscreen? Experiment

Watch:

"Why Do We Have Fingerprints?" Video

Activity 3:

Explore your fingerprints.

Read:

Human Body Encyclopedia pg. 18-19 ("Hair and Nails")

This article on why we should take care of our hair.

Additional Reading:

 



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