6.4: Activity 2

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    Skin Deep: Unmasking the Truths and Myths of Skin Color - A Critical Thinking Exercise

    This critical thinking exercise invites students to evaluate various statements about skin color, vitamin D, and sunscreen to discern fact from fiction. By engaging in this activity, participants will develop a deeper understanding of the scientific basis behind these topics and challenge common misconceptions.

    Table \(\PageIndex{1}\): Evaluating Statements About Skin Color, Vitamin D, and Sunscreen: Fact or Fiction
    Statement Fact (Justify Why do you think so) Fiction (Justify Why do you think so)
    Skin color is determined solely by the amount of
    melanin present. Select one and justify    		    
    Vitamin D synthesis is affected by skin color; individuals with darker skin may need more sun exposure to produce sufficient Vitamin D.
    Select one and justify    		    
    Dark-skinned people don’t get skin cancer.
    Select one and justify    		    
    When it comes to sunscreen, the higher the SPF the better! Select one and justify    

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