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Want a Fun, Hands-on, Creative Science Experiment? Try Sun Print Fabric

By Blog Editor Susan Wells

I took a package of Sun Sensitive Fabric into Mrs. Vernon’s 3rd grade class this week. Mrs. Vernon is a teacher who loves science and hands-on learning. She knows how to integrate science into her lesson plans and encourages me to bring in some fun science activities to share with her class throughout the year. I hope she knows this is what I love about my job.

With all the rainy, cloudy weather in the Denver area this spring, it has taken us weeks of trying to schedule a time between all of the other lessons she must get in before the end of the year and the rain drops.

We finally had a window this week. And by window, I mean a few hours before the rain clouds came in. Again.

Sun Print Fabric is treated with a special light sensitive solution, then dried and sealed in a light-proof bag. When exposed to the sun, the fabric will change color. It works just like Sun Sensitive Paper. Place some flat items on top of the fabric, lay it in the sunlight for 5-10 minutes,
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Join Us for a Twitter Party Hosted by UV Skinz

Come party with Steve Spangler Science and UV Skinz Tuesday, June 29^th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PST and learn about the myths and truths of sun protection. You will also have a chance to win some fabulous prizes during the party.

We will be using hastag #uvskinz and also have a special tweetgrid (http://is.gd/d7Zgh) set up for the party. The link will be passed out to everyone who RSVPs.

During the party we will be asking you the myths and truths about sun protection. Your answer might just win you a prize!

You Could Win –

• An item of your choice from the UV Skinz website
• Steve Spangler Solar Science Kit that includes  UV Beads, Sun Print Paper and a Giant Solar Bag

We will have a total of 10 prizes to pass out during the Twitter Party. That’s one every 6 minutes.

Join Susan Wells, Social Content Coordinator for SteveSpanglerScience.com and Kalisha Frazier from UVSkinz.com as your hosts. Please RSVP at UVSkinz.com with your twitter handle to be eligible to win giveaway prizes. You also need to follow @uvskinz and @spanglerscience.

If you are wondering what
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