What is UV light and how does it affect us?

We will do an experiment that shows us how UV light affects us without sunscreen and with sunscreen
Diya Kaur Vilkhu Surveen K Mann
Grade 6

Presentation

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Hypothesis

We hypothesize that the card with sunscreen will not change color and the card without sunscreen will change color. Surveen can relate to this, as when she had gone to Los Angeles, she had gotten really tan.

 

Research

Variables

Manipulated Variable: Application of sunscreen

 

Constant Variable: UV light, time of shining, UV light card, 

distance from where light is put on the card.

 

Responding Variable:  Color of the card

 

Procedure

Step 1: Take two UV detector cards and place them on the table.

Step 2: Put sunscreen on one card.

Step 3: Shine the UV flashlight on both cards.

Step 4: Compare both cards and find the difference.


 

Observations

With sunscreen

Trial

Colour: White

Trial #1

White colour 

Trial #2

A little bit purple

Trial #3

White colour

  without susncreen                                                                   

Trial

Colour: Purple

Trial #1

Purple colour 

Trial #2

Purple colour

Trial #3

Purple colour

                             

Analysis

Conclusion

In conclusion this project we explored the effects of ultraviolet (UV) light on us. Our experiments showed that UV light can cause sunburn, skin aging and other skin conditions.

Overall, this project helped us understand the importance of UV light in our daily lives and the need to protect ourselves from its harmful effects. 

We should always use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when spending time outdoors to minimize the risks associated with UV exposure.

 

Application

Sources Of Error

  • Putting less sunscreen on the card.
  • Shining the UV flashlight for too long.
  • Shining the UV too close to the card.
  • Not getting the right cards the first time.

Citations

Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge…

 

  • Mrs. Sharma

 

  • Diyas parents

 

  • Surveens parents 

 

  • And a very big thank you to the judges for your patience. 


 

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