It is important to be aware of the dangers of too much exposure to UVB radiation. It is especially important to make sure that children are protected from high levels of UVB, because children are often outside. Here is a very helpful source of information called Sun Protection for Children http://www.epa.gov/docs/ozone/uvindex/uvkids.html

Here are some additional websites to use in this activity:

UV Index Monthly Means and Maximums
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/stratosphere/uv_index/uv_meanmax.html

Sun Protection for Children http://www.epa.gov/docs/ozone/uvindex/uvkids.html

Stay Healthy in the Sun http://www.epa.gov/sunwise1/uvindex/stayheal.html

Health Effects of Overexposure to the Sun http://www.epa.gov/sunwise1/uvandhealth.html

Action Steps for Sun Protection http://www.epa.gov/sunwise1/actionsteps.html

Skin Savvy from the American Academy of Dermatology <A HREF="http://www.aad.org/newsf.html