KS2 PSHE Sun Safety | How to Protect Ourselves from Sunlight

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PSHE Quiz - Sun Safety (Questions)

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.

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What does UV stand for?

[ ]	Universal vision
[ ]	Ultraviolet
[ ]	Umbrella violation
[ ]	Under visor

There are two types of UV rays. What are they called?

[ ]	UVA and UVB
[ ]	UV1 and UV2
[ ]	UV1 and UVB
[ ]	UVA and UV2

What should we put on our skin to protect it from the sun?

[ ]	Moisturiser
[ ]	Soap
[ ]	Sun lotion
[ ]	After sun

If we don't protect our skin, UVA can cause what?

[ ]	Blackheads
[ ]	Tooth decay
[ ]	Burning
[ ]	Wrinkles

If we don't protect our skin, UVB can cause what?

[ ]	Blackheads
[ ]	Tooth decay
[ ]	Burning
[ ]	Wrinkles

When using a sun lotion, what do the letters SPF stand for?

[ ]	Skin pressure fraction
[ ]	Skin protection factor
[ ]	Sun pure fun
[ ]	Sun protection factor

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

How often should you reapply sun lotion?

[ ]	Only if it comes off
[ ]	Twice a day
[ ]	Every two hours
[ ]	Every 20 minutes

What vitamin do we get from the sun?

[ ]	Vitamin A
[ ]	Vitamin B
[ ]	Vitamin C
[ ]	Vitamin D

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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

PSHE Quiz - Sun Safety (Answers)

What does UV stand for?

[ ]	Universal vision
[x]	Ultraviolet
[ ]	Umbrella violation
[ ]	Under visor

UV stands for ultraviolet and these are the rays that reach the earth from the sun

There are two types of UV rays. What are they called?

[x]	UVA and UVB
[ ]	UV1 and UV2
[ ]	UV1 and UVB
[ ]	UVA and UV2

The two ultraviolet rays from the sun are called UVA and UVB

What should we put on our skin to protect it from the sun?

[ ]	Moisturiser
[ ]	Soap
[x]	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

If we don't protect our skin, UVA can cause what?

[ ]	Blackheads
[ ]	Tooth decay
[ ]	Burning
[x]	Wrinkles

If skin is not protected, UVA causes age spots and wrinkles. You can remember this by thinking UVA-aging

If we don't protect our skin, UVB can cause what?

[ ]	Blackheads
[ ]	Tooth decay
[x]	Burning
[ ]	Wrinkles

If skin is not protected, UVB causes red skin and burning. You can remember this by thinking UVB-burns

When using a sun lotion, what do the letters SPF stand for?

[ ]	Skin pressure fraction
[ ]	Skin protection factor
[ ]	Sun pure fun
[x]	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

When should you first apply sun lotion?

[x]	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

How often should you reapply sun lotion?

[ ]	Only if it comes off
[ ]	Twice a day
[x]	Every two hours
[ ]	Every 20 minutes

It is advised that you reapply sun lotion every two hours, more if you have been swimming