One of the topics covered in KS1 PSHE lessons is Sun Safety. Too much sunshine can be a bad thing, especially since the depletion of the ozone layer. Skin cancer is now a major risk.
Most of us like to play in the sunshine. But did you know that too much sunshine can be dangerous? In this quiz we show you how you can spoend time in the sun but protect yourself from it, so that you can still enjoy the beautiful sunshine.
To stay safe in the sunshine we must wear protective clothing and follow health and safety rules. 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. So we should take precautions at all times. See if you know what to do in the sunshine by playing this quiz.
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The sun is very hot. If you are not protected, it can cause your skin to go red and burn - this can be very painful
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It is important to drink extra water when the weather is hot to replace the water lost from sweating
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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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Sun cream that contains SPF will help keep the skin safe from the sun's UV rays
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Wearing sunglasses protects the eyes from the sun's rays. It is best to wear UV protected ones
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The sun provides us with a good source of vitamin D
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You should not look directly at the sun as it can harm your eyes
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Sun hats with wide brims or neck covers are best and offer more coverage from the sun
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The sun is at its strongest between the hours of 10am and 4pm
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