Skin
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Finding Stuff Out
- Grade Level: Primary (1-3)-Upper Elementary (4-6)
- Subjects: Life Science
- Produced By: Apartment 11 Productions
- Year: 2014
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Running Time: 22m
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The Big Question: "How come humans don't have scales?"
Synopsis: Harrison investigates the stuff that holds us in: skin. With help from a special-effects make-up artist, he finds out the science behind scabs and bruises, and even learns how to make cool fish-monster scales.
My Great Challenge: Are parts of our skin more sensitive than others? Blindfolded challengers have to identify mystery objects rubbed against their foot, leg, and hands.
In the Field: Harrison goes to the beach with a skin scientist to test how sunscreen can protect UV-sensitive Frisbees from turning purple.