1. Do Now Can African Americans get sun burns?

2. Summer Science  Yes! All people can get sunburn!

3. Summer Science  The sun makes two types of rays: UVA and UVB What’s happening when the your out in the sun?

4. Summer Science  UVB rays just burn off the top layer of skin

5. Summer Science  UVA rays make our lower skin cells produce more pigment to make our skin darker  This is what makes people tan

6. Summer Science  Darker skinned people tan easier, because they already have a lot of melanin  Fair skinned people have little melanin so they burn easier

7. Summer Science  Just because you tan easier doesn’t mean you can’t get sun burns  You are also still at risk for cancer

8. Summer Science  Why does this matter?  Every time you go out in the sun, you need to have on sunscreen!

9. Summer Science  Sunscreen will protect you from the harmful UVB rays

10. Summer Science  Sunscreen Dos  Put it on every time you go out in the sun  Reapply it every 1.5 to 2 hours  Take breaks from the sun  Invest in a hat or a good pair of sunglasses

11. Summer Science  Dehydration is another big issue during the summer

12. Summer Science  Dehydration is when you lose more fluids than you take in

13. Summer Science  For young adults, tends to happen as a result of fever and heat exposure  You may not even realize its happening

14. Summer Science  Some symptoms:  Dry mouth  Weakness/diziness  Confusion  fainting

15. Summer Science  How can it be avoided? DRINK WATER Its’ the quickest way to replenish fluids, especially when your out in the heat

16. Overview Sunburn  It can happen to anyone  Make sure to apply sunscreen everytime you go out and reapply  Use at least SPF 15 Dehydration  Extreme loss of water  Can be very serious if not treated soon  Make sure you drink a lot of water, especially when out in the sun