Skin Deep
Discover the incredible world of human skin in show Skin Deep. This interactive journey dives into the wonders of the largest organ in your body and its amazing functions. Get hands-on with fun activities exploring everything from popping pimples to the science of fingerprints in forensics. Save skin from UV damage and uncover the secrets of touch. Learn how our skin acts as a barrier and protects us every day. Don’t miss out on this exploration into the science that’s only surface deep, it’s Skin Deep.
Recommended for:
- Ages – 7 to 14 Year Old’s but open to all ages
- Key Stage – KS2, KS3
- School Group – Year 3 to Year 9
Key Learning Points:
- Role of the skin
- Layers of the skin
- Skin conditions
Delivery
Available to book in our Neuron Pod
Neuron Pod
- Duration – 90 minutes
- Maximum group size – 50 people (Inc. adults)
Accessibility Guidance:
This show contains the following materials and stimuli.
- One of the activities involves handling Latex balloons, there are nitrile gloves available for anyone with a latex allergy
Information for Schools:
KS1: Year 1
Skin is associated with the sense of Touch
Upper KS2: Year 5
Skin changes as we age
Upper KS2: Year 6
How the blood circulation effects the colour of the skin
KS3: Year 7, 8, 9
Skin is a barrier, it protects our internal organs
Skin is made up of a number of different cells including keratinocytes, melanocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans cells
KS4: Year 10, 11
Skin is an organ
The skin is made of different layers
There are microbes that live on the skin
Some parts of the skin have more nerves than others
The effect of certain gene mutations or the environment in causing skin conditions (e.g. eczema).
Genetic variation in the population causes differences in skin colour due to the amount of melanin in our melanocytes.