Exploring Skin Layers: A Hands-On Model of Protection and Cancer
Help me give my students the opportunity to use modeling clay to create skin models, enhancing their understanding of layers and recognizing skin cancer.
$570 goal
This project expired on April 11, 2025.
This project expired on April 11, 2025.
My Project
The integumentary system, which includes the skin, hair, nails, and glands, plays a vital role in protecting the body from external threats. The skin acts as a barrier, shielding the body from harmful pathogens, regulating temperature, and preventing dehydration. Understanding the structure and function of the skin is essential for students studying health science, as it provides insight into how the body defends itself and responds to injury or infection.
To help students better visualize the layers of the skin and its protective functions, creating a skin model using modeling clay offers a hands-on learning experience.
By building their models, students can better understand the skin’s structure, including the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. This tactile activity deepens their comprehension of the skin’s layers and how they contribute to overall health.
Additionally, creating a model of skin cancer can be an invaluable tool in teaching students how to recognize the early signs of skin cancer. By replicating the appearance of common types of skin cancer, such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, students can learn to identify warning signs. This practical approach equips them with the knowledge to spot potential concerns and seek timely medical attention.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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45 students impacted
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