PSHE Quiz - Sun Safety (Answers)
This KS2 PSHE quiz will teach you all about the sun, the dangers it can present and how to protect yourself from it so that you keep safe and still enjoy it.
It is very important that we know how to look after our bodies at all times. We do this from the inside with a balanced diet and exercise, but also from the outside with protective clothing and following health and safety rules. One thing that lots of people enjoy is being outside in the sun. It is important to understand that the sun can be damaging to our bodies if we don’t take precautions and protect ourselves from its powerful rays. The sun can be very strong even on days when it doesn’t feel very hot or there is a strong breeze in the air. We should take precautions at all times. As well as having harmful effects on unprotected skin, the sun can also benefit our bodies and can have a positive impact on our mood and other bodily functions.
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UV stands for ultraviolet and these are the rays that reach the earth from the sun
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The two ultraviolet rays from the sun are called UVA and UVB
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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
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If skin is not protected, UVA causes age spots and wrinkles. You can remember this by thinking UVA-aging
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If skin is not protected, UVB causes red skin and burning. You can remember this by thinking UVB-burns
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SPF refers to the sun protection factor which is an indicator of how much protection the cream will give you from the sun
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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
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It is advised that you reapply sun lotion every two hours, more if you have been swimming
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The sun provides us with a good source of vitamin D
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Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium which is good for the development of strong teeth and bones
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