Home to a Mini-Unit on Skin

This web site is home to the Mini-Unit on Skin developed by 7th Grade Harrison Middle School Science Teachers and Dr. VanWagenen.

The Mini-Unit will consist of:

      • What is the structure and function of skin?
      • What are UV Rays?
      • What is skin cancer?
      • Who is at risk of skin cancer -melanoma?
      • How can you identify skin cancer?
      • How is skin cancer treated?
      • What are some risk factors and preventions?
      • What are some recent developments of skin cancer in the news?