Did you know hair and nails are both types of skin? This issue explores a most common characteristic of all cultures and races and emphasizes the biological diversity of life. Students will learn that skin is a body structure that helps us grow and survive through fun facts and puzzles.
In this issue students will:
- learn scientific reasons why hair can “stand on end”
- understand how skin heals itself
- practice reading expository text
- use the newspaper to locate photographs to complete a fun art project
- Conduct a poll and summarize results
- Use the internet to learn more about hair and the endocrine system
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