 CARNAUN
NATIONAL SCHOOL
Ultra Violet Rays
A Fionn Science Project
We measure the Sun's Rays with the Solarmeter
“Ultra Violet Rays and their
effect on our community”!
A project by 5th. And 6th. Class, Carnaun National
School, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Planning 07.04.2003
Objectives:
To study Ultra Violet Rays, Melanoma and skin
cancer and how it affects people
Different types of Skin colouring
To source and study scientifically different
prevention methods:
(Using UVR Monitors)
Sun block
Caps
Clothing
Glasses
Find out how effective each one is for the
various skin colouring
To create awareness in the community!
Gadgets to create awareness!
Colour coded monitors for baby buggies!
Ultra Violet Index 08.09.2003 in Carnaun School
Do our sunglasses protect
us from Ultra Violet Rays?
Readings taken by Lorna 08.07.2003 in
Enniscrone Co. Sligo
| Time |
Reading |
Comment |
Glasses Type |
Readings |
Comment |
| 1.30 p.m |
4.9 |
Clear |
Non Prescription (Sunglasses) |
0.9 |
O.k |
| 1.35 p.m |
5.0 |
Sunny |
Prescription Glasses |
0.7 |
Good |
| 1.36 p.m |
5.0 |
Sunny |
Non Prescription (Sunglasses) |
0.8 |
Good |
| .39 p.m |
5.0 |
Sunny |
Non Prescription (Sunglasses) |
1.0 |
O.k |
| 1.47 p.m |
5.0 |
Sunny |
Non Prescription (Sunglasses) |
0.9 |
Good |
| 1.50 p.m |
5.3 |
Sunny |
Prescription Glasses |
0.4 |
Very Good |
| 1.52 p.m |
5.4 |
Sunny |
Non Prescription (Sunglasses) |
0.4 |
Very Good |
| 2.05 p.m |
5.7 |
Sunny |
Prescription Sunglasses |
0.4 |
Very Good |
| 2.10 p.m |
5.8 |
Sunny |
Non Prescription (Sunglasses) |
0.5 |
Good |
| 2.30 p.m |
5.8 |
Sunny |
Non Prescription (Sunglasses) |
0.7 |
Good |
Result: Yes! Sunglasses protect us from
the Sun's Rays
Edward, Róisín, Melissa
and Michael wonder can we do any UVF tests today?
08.09.2003
Ultra Violet Ray Readings
around the World
| Date: |
Melbourne
Australia |
Milwaukee
U.S.A |
Buenos Aires S. |
Medford
U.S.A |
Washington
U.S.A |
Miami
U.S.A |
Athenry
Ireland |
|
38 N,145 E |
43 N, 88 W |
35 S, 58 W |
45 N, 90 W |
39N, 77 W |
26 N, 80 W. |
|
| 12.02.2003 |
9.8 |
1 |
10.6 |
0.4 |
2 |
6 |
0.2 |
| 14.02.2003 |
9.8 |
1 |
10.6 |
1.2 |
2 |
6 |
1.0 |
| 15.02.2003 |
14 |
1 |
13.5 |
1.6 |
1 |
6 |
1.3 |
| 19.02.2003 |
9.6 |
2 |
9.2 |
0.6 |
1 |
6 |
0.5 |
| 20.02.2003 |
9.8 |
2 |
9.2 |
2.9 |
2 |
6 |
1.8 |
| 21.02.2003 |
9.8 |
2 |
9.2 |
2.5 |
3 |
6 |
2.0 |
| 22.02.2003 |
9.3 |
1 |
10.2 |
0.8 |
3.2 |
6 |
0.9 |
| 23.02.2003 |
9.3 |
2 |
9.0 |
2.4 |
3 |
6 |
2.2 |
Test 08.09.2003 - Does Michael's
T-Shirt protect him from the Ultra Violet Rays
Conor, with the Solarmeter says it does!
Jenn, a science teacher from Wisconsin
came to visit our school!
"Are you Serious about Protecting yourselves
against UVFs"?
"Well do something about it now"
Back to projects!
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CARNÁIN
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