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Module E _To Sunscreen or Not to Sunscreen, a Guided Inquiry Activity_April 2022.docxDescriptive Summary
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In this guided inquiry activity, students explore the role of melanocytes and melanin in the skin and the synthesis of Vitamin D. Students will explore the adaptive advantage and disadvantage of dark and light skin, then apply that knowledge by recommending interventions for brief scenarios involving skin color and lifestyle or health conditions. This activity is suitable for a flipped classroom or as an activity in a traditional classroom. Informal student feedback has been positive with students stating it helped them to understand the role of melanin, the synthesis of Vitamin D, and the advantages and disadvantages of dark and light skin.
HAPS_Teaching Tips Accessible Sample Integument Tip Edited.docxDescriptive Summary
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In this peer instruction activity, students analyze clinical scenarios from two different fictional families facing issues with their skin. Students explore not only the basic structure of the integument, but also associated social determinants of health. This activity is suitable for a flipped classroom and for use with audience response software. Students effectively come to consensus on difficult questions. Additionally, they engage with fictional patients from a variety of social communities and identify barriers to health that their future patients may face.
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