UV index

UV index

Pencil and paperOnline interactive
Overview
Using this Resource
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Marking Student Responses
This task is about ultraviolet light.
Use this diagram to answer the following questions.
Diagram of weather and UV index

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a)  What word would be used for the ultraviolet (UV) radiation level for the Wairarapa?

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b)  Why is the UV index level given for 1 p.m., rather than another time of the day?

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c)  What is one problem too much UV radiation can cause in people?
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Science, Communicating in science, Planet Earth
Keywords: 
data interpretation, ultraviolet light, UV, sun protection
Description of task: 
For this task students are provided with some weather information that includes the UV index. Students interpret this information to answer three short answer questions.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Engage with science
This resource provides opportunities to discuss using science information to make wise decisions about their own health.
Science capabilities: 
Engage with science
Making Better Sense: 
Features
Answers/responses: 
 

Y8 (08/1998)
a) High moderate
b) Because the Sun is "highest" in the sky (12.30 p.m. for standard time, 1.30 p.m. for daylight saving time) or this is when UV radiation is greatest. moderate
c) Sunburn/skin damage/skin cancer/melanoma. easy