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Sun Safety

Sun safety helps you enjoy outdoor time without getting burned. Learn simple habits like using shade, wearing the right clothes, and choosing the best times to play outside.

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Fascinating Fact:

Shade can reduce UV exposure, especially around the middle of the day when the sun is strongest. Trees, canopies, and umbrellas can all help.

In KS2 PSHE, sun safety is about looking after your body and making safe choices outside. You learn how sunlight can affect skin and eyes, and how everyday actions like covering up and using sunscreen can lower the risk of sunburn and heat problems.

Key Terms

  • UV rays: Invisible rays from the sun that can damage skin and eyes, even on some cloudy days.
  • Sunburn: Skin damage caused by too much sunlight, which can make skin red, sore, and hot.
  • Dehydration: When your body does not have enough water, which can cause headaches, tiredness, and dizziness.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I stay safe in the sun for KS2?

You can stay safe by using sunscreen, wearing a hat, drinking water, and taking breaks in the shade. It also helps to avoid long periods in strong sunshine, especially at midday.

Do I need sunscreen on a cloudy day?

Yes, you might still need sunscreen because UV rays can pass through thin cloud. If you will be outside for a while, protecting your skin is still a sensible choice.

What should I do if I get sunburned?

Get out of the sun, cool the skin with a cool shower or damp cloth, and drink water. Tell a trusted adult, because severe sunburn can make you feel unwell and may need medical advice.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
What does UV stand for?
Universal vision
Ultraviolet
Umbrella violation
Under visor
UV stands for ultraviolet and these are the rays that reach the earth from the sun
2 .
There are two types of UV rays. What are they called?
UVA and UVB
UV1 and UV2
UV1 and UVB
UVA and UV2
The two ultraviolet rays from the sun are called UVA and UVB
3 .
What should we put on our skin to protect it from the sun?
Moisturiser
Soap
Sun lotion
After sun
Sun lotion should be worn to protect the skin from the sun's rays. It is important that your sun lotion contains a high SPF for best protection
4 .
If we don't protect our skin, UVA can cause what?
Blackheads
Tooth decay
Burning
Wrinkles
If skin is not protected, UVA causes age spots and wrinkles. You can remember this by thinking UVA-aging
5 .
If we don't protect our skin, UVB can cause what?
Blackheads
Tooth decay
Burning
Wrinkles
If skin is not protected, UVB causes red skin and burning. You can remember this by thinking UVB-burns
6 .
When using a sun lotion, what do the letters SPF stand for?
Skin pressure fraction
Skin protection factor
Sun pure fun
Sun protection factor
SPF refers to the sun protection factor which is an indicator of how much protection the cream will give you from the sun
7 .
When should you first apply sun lotion?
30 minutes before you go out
Once you are in the sun
When the skin starts to feel hot
As soon as you wake up
It is recommended that sun lotion is applied 30 minutes before you go in the sun so that the body has time to absorb it
8 .
How often should you reapply sun lotion?
Only if it comes off
Twice a day
Every two hours
Every 20 minutes
It is advised that you reapply sun lotion every two hours, more if you have been swimming
9 .
What vitamin do we get from the sun?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
The sun provides us with a good source of vitamin D
10 .
What are the benefits of this vitamin?
It helps us to digest our food
It helps absorb calcium for teeth and bones
It helps us have less wrinkles
It helps us look brown
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium which is good for the development of strong teeth and bones

 

Author:  Terri Brown
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