Uva

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/uva

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Uva?320-400 nanometers
2. How deep is Uva?Reaches the dermis, damaging collagen and elastin
3. What is Uva known for?Photoaging and increased risk of skin cancer
4. What is the university of virginia founding year?1819
5. What is the university of virginia founder?Thomas Jefferson
6. What does the word "Uva" mean?It can mean the invisible light from the sun called UVA, or the University of Virginia, a big school.

Electromagnetic Spectrum: The entire range of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, visible light, and X-rays.
Photoaging: The premature aging of skin caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Academical Village: A pedagogical and architectural concept by Thomas Jefferson for the University of Virginia, integrating living and learning.
Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen: A sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB ultraviolet radiation.