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Humans Are Hairy

Price: $2.99, format: 7 page PDF, grades: 2,3,4,5

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