Skin | Science Trek

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Classroom Material
Keywords
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Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Skin | Science Trek

Your skin is not just a coating; it is your body's largest organ. It is waterproof, helps keep germs out, and protects your inner organs. It has nerve endings that tells you how things feel, and it provides cushioning and temperature control for your body. Different skin colors are determined by the amount of melanin bodies have — the more melanin, the darker the skin.
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PBS Learning Media

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