The Science of Skin Color

In this one-time class, students will learn all about the science of human skin color.

Shandra

45 total reviews for this teacher

1 review for this class

Completed by 6 learners

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60 minutes

per class

Meets once

8-11

year olds

2-6

learners per class

per learner

How does a “One-Time” class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers

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Description

Class Experience

In this class, we'll be learning about the fascinating science of skin color!

Scientifically, how does skin color work?

Why do some people have darker skin than others? 
 
How are there so many different shades and colors of skin?

What happens when we get a sunburn? 

Come find out!

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This class will cover:


MELANIN:

What is melanin?  How does it work?



SKIN CHANGES:

-sunburns
-tans
-scars and burns



PIGMENT DISORDERS:

-albinism
-piebaldism 
-vitiligo

Once we understand...

Students will gain a deep understanding of how skin color is determined, how it can change, and why it's purely a cosmetic element to human existence.

Life Experience: I was born to a Black father, and a white mother, and I have focal vitiligo.

Education:  Health Sciences major + have been a massage therapist for over a decade (I know all about skin).

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

1 hour per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Shandra

🇺🇸

Lives in the United States

yoga and meditation instructor

45 total reviews

82 completed classes

About Me

I teach classes that deal with the mind and body.   On Outschool, I mostly teach meditation classes, and basic anatomy.

In the real world, I'm a full-time massage therapist, and have been for about 15 years.

I am also a yoga and meditation...