Lesson 73 - Why do sunburns happen?

I Slept Through Science

We know sunlight can cause a sunburn, but why? What is the light actually doing to our skin? Why don't we get a sunburn every time we go outside in the sun? And why does our skin continue to burn, even after we're out of the sunshine? Learn along with Cheryl for this week's lesson. It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is part of our Invisible Things unit.

Resources from this episode: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation and Sun exposure UV radiation What happens to your skin when you get a sunburn?

What happens to your skin when you get sunburnt?

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