Investigating the Relationship Between Sunscreen and Skin Cancer
Help me give my students the DNA Damage Sunscreen Kit: Studying the Impact of UV Light!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Wong's classroom raised $551
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Medical Interventions enables students to play the role of infectious disease experts. My scholars are now in their third year of Biomedical Science, and are learning college-level concepts in biotechnology. They are inquisitive, intelligent, and inspired to learn about the varying facets of microbiology, cancer, and genetics.
My Project
In my "How to Conquer Cancer" unit, my students investigate how DNA damage in cells ultimately leads to cancer. More specifically, they will study the impacts of direct UV light and melanomas (skin cancer). This lab enables students creative freedom to explore how different variables can shield the skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays emitted from the sun.
When students begin the lab, they will generate a hypothesis on protective elements against the UV rays emitted by the sun.
This can be what color clothing best protects the sun or which SPF sunscreen is the most effective in conferring the best protection. When they expose a mutated, non-pathogenic yeast to the sun, using the experimental parameters they set, they can test their hypotheses out firsthand and report on the results of their experiment.
What I love about this lab is that it gives students agency in exploring the scientific method in a tangible way that they can take home to their friends and family, while educating them on the importance of protecting oneself against the sun and melanomas.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
DNA Damage: Studying the Impact of UV Light 8-Station Kit (with prepaid coupon)
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$110.47
2
$220.94
Robert Kaufman Fabrics FQ-1383-12, Assorted
• Amazon Business
$36.50
1
$36.50
Sun Bum Sun Bum Original Spf 30 and 50 Sunscreen Spray Vegan and Reef Friendly (octinoxate & Oxybenzone Free) Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Uva/uvb Sunscreen With Vitamin E 2 Pack
• Amazon Business
$31.98
1
$31.98
MedPride Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves, Medium, Box/100
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, 175 Square Feet (Pack of 2), 350 Total Square Feet
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Sun Bum Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Spray |Vegan and Reef Friendly (Octinoxate & Oxybenzone Free) Broad Spectrum Moisturizing UVA/UVB Sunscreen with Vitamin E | 6 oz
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Sun Bum Original Scent SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion | Vegan and Reef Friendly (Octinoxate & Oxybenzone Free) Broad Spectrum Moisturizing UVA/UVB Sunscreen with Vitamin E | 8 oz
• Amazon Business
$14.83
1
$14.83
Telio 4.8 oz Denim Chambray Light Blue, Fabric by the Yard
• Amazon Business
$10.74
1
$10.74
Banana Boat Sport Ultra, Reef Friendly, Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50, 12oz.
• Amazon Business
$9.83
1
$9.83
Cotton Denim 10oz Indigo, Fabric by the Yard
• Amazon Business
$9.56
1
$9.56
Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion, Broad Spectum SPF 30, 8 Fl Oz
• Amazon Business
$6.29
1
$6.29
Materials cost
$395.64
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$36.20
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.93
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$467.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$82.55
Total project goal
$550.32
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$550.32
4 Donors
-$272.22
Donations toward project cost
-$236.39
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$35.83
match offer
-$272.21
Match offer toward project cost
-$231.38
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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