1. Learn how to be…
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2. The Sun The sun gives off different types of energy
Do you know what types of energy the sun gives off? .
visible light which we can see
invisible infrared radiation which makes us feel warm
ultraviolet radiation which we can’t see or feel on our skin
And
This type of radiation, which people
often call UV, can damage our skin if we get too much of it.

3. Your Skin and UV Rays
Being outside in the sunshine can be great fun, but because of the damage UV rays can do, we need to make sure that we look after our skin when we’re out in the sun.
What kind of skin do you have?
If you’ve got fair skin, or lots of moles and freckles, you’ll need to take extra care to look after your skin.
But spending too much time in the sun is harmful so we should all follow a special code that shows us how to enjoy the sun while making sure we stay safe..…

4. There are five parts to remember…
The Code
The SunSmart code helps you to make sure you protect yourself from the sun.
There are five parts to remember…

5. Spend time in the shade between 11 and 3
Make sure you never burn
Aim to cover up with a hat, t-shirt and sunglasses
Remember children need to take extra care
Then use at least factor 15 sunscreen

6. Spend time in the shade between 11 and 3
You can help to look after your skin by spending time in the shade when the sun is at its strongest - between 11am and 3pm.
Where can you find shade?
You can find shade under trees,
canopies, umbrellas, or indoors.

7. Make sure you never burn
It’s easy to get sunburnt, even when you’re not expecting to.
But it’s really important that you don’t.
Because you can’t feel UV rays its easy forget that they are there but remember that you can still burn on a cloudy day.

8. Aim to cover up with a t-shirt, hat and sunglasses
Covering up with a t-shirt is a good way to protect your shoulders and upper arms.
A hat with a wide brim will shade your face and neck.
Sunglasses can help to protect your eyes from UV rays
Why don’t you make the presentation interactive by asking the class the following questions:
- what part of you are you protecting by wearing 1) a t-shirt, 2) a hat, 3) sunglasses?

9. Remember children need to take extra care
Young skin is very delicate and easily
damaged by the sun.
So, make sure you take extra
care to protect yourself
If you have any young brothers
or sisters, make sure that they
are being SunSmart as well.

10. Then use at least factor 15 sunscreen
Sometimes you’ll be out and there won’t be enough shade or clothing covering you up.
This is when factor 15 sunscreen, or stronger, is useful for protecting parts of your skin that the sun can reach.
When talking about this with your class, please emphasise how sunscreen should be applied generously and regularly to clean, dry skin.

11. Quiz time! S pend time in the s---- between 11 and 3
Fill in the blanks
S pend time in the s---- between 11 and 3
M ake sure you never b---
A im to cover up with a hat, t----- and sunglasses
R emember to take extra care with c
T hen use factor 15+ suns-----
Remember that you need to follow all five points of the code to make sure you enjoy the sun safely

12. Harry is going for a walk in the sun with his dog Scruff.
Can you find the five things that he needs to pack to protect himself in the sun?

14. Hooray! Harry and Scruff were able to have a lovely walk and stay safe!

15. You can’t get sunburnt on a cloudy day.
True or False…
You can’t get sunburnt on a cloudy day.

16. FALSE
Some UV rays still travel through thin cloud so you need to make sure you are SunSmart even when it doesn’t seem sunny.

17. Even if the sun doesn’t feel hot you can still get sunburnt

18. You can still burn on a cool day
in summer
TRUE

19. Can you think of times when it is important to be SunSmart?
Playing sports outdoors
At the beach
In the park or garden
At lunchtime in the playground
On holiday in a different country

20. Which of these children aren’t being SunSmart?

21. SunSmart 2009 Competition
You could win a shade for your school playground!
KS1 - create a picture of yourself being SunSmart. You can be as colourful and wacky as you like but make sure that it shows you following the SunSmart code.

22. SunSmart 2009 Competition
You could win a shade for your school playground!
KS2 - choose one of the five points of the SunSmart code and create a poster that can convince your classmates of
the importance of following it.

23. Useful links www.sunsmart.org.uk/schools