Lesson Plans
Skin Science
Grades: Grades 9-12
Subject Area: Health and Science
Made Possible By: American Academy of Dermatology Association
Introduce your students to careers in dermatology — a field that is growing in numbers, practice, and diversity — as they explore skin care for different skin types and test their knowledge and analytical skills with a variety of dermatological case studies.
NEW: Extend the lessons with the new PowerPoint presentation featuring information on careers in dermatology, examples of skin conditions, ways to care for skin, and warning signs of melanoma.
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Complete Teaching Kit
NEW! Career Spotlight PowerPoint Presentation
Dermatology Career Guide
Save Your Skin! Handout
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Curricular Standards
Presenter’s Guide
The American Academy of Dermatology Website
Information for high school and college students thinking about a career in dermatology
AAD’s Diseases and Conditions A-Z