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It is nice to play in the sun, but you must protect yourself.

Sun Safety - Age 7-11

Sunshine feels great, but too much can harm skin and eyes. Learn simple ways to stay safe outdoors, from shade to hats and water.

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Fascinating Fact:

The sun is usually strongest around the middle of the day, so shade is extra important then.

In PSHE Health Education, sun safety means protecting your body when you are outside. This includes using sunscreen properly, wearing a hat, choosing shady places, and drinking water so you do not get overheated.

Key Terms

UV: Invisible rays from the sun that can damage skin and eyes.
Sunscreen: A cream or spray that helps protect skin from UV rays when used correctly.
Shade: A cooler place out of direct sunlight, like under a tree or canopy.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does UV mean and why is it dangerous?

UV means ultraviolet. UV rays can burn skin, make eyes sore, and increase the chance of skin damage over time, even on cloudy days.

How should children use sunscreen safely?

Children should put sunscreen on before going outside, cover all exposed skin, and reapply it through the day. An adult should help to make sure it is used properly.

What are easy sun safety rules for kids aged 7-11?

Wear a hat, use sunscreen, drink water, and take breaks in the shade. If your skin looks red or you feel dizzy or too hot, tell an adult straight away.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

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

UV1 and UV2

UVA and UVB

UVA and UV2

UV1 and UVB

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

2 .

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

Burning

Blackheads

Tooth decay

Wrinkles

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

3 .

When should you first apply sun lotion?

30 minutes before you go out

As soon as you wake up

When the skin starts to feel hot

Once you are in the sun

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

4 .

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

Sun lotion

After sun

Soap

Moisturiser

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

5 .

How often should you reapply sun lotion?

Every 20 minutes

Twice a day

Only if it comes off

Every two hours

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

6 .

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

Skin protection factor

Sun protection factor

Sun pure fun

Skin pressure fraction

SPF refers to the sun protection factor which is an indicator of how much protection the cream will give you from the sun

7 .

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

Wrinkles

Blackheads

Burning

Tooth decay

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

8 .

What are the benefits of vitamin D?

It helps us look brown

It helps absorb calcium for teeth and bones

It helps us have fewer wrinkles

It helps us to digest our food

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium which is good for the development of strong teeth and bones

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 does UV stand for?

Under visor

Umbrella violation

Ultraviolet

Universal vision

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

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