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ABOUT THE SUNWISE SCHOOL PROGRAM
.$ To promotc-sun-safe behavior at an early age, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the
SunWise School Program, a free national environmental
and health education program for young children. Through
the use of classroom, school, and community components,
SunWise promotes sun safety by teaching children and
their caregivers how to protect themselves frori?
overexposure to UV radiation. ^-f
The program is designed for kindergarten through;-,
eighth-grade learning levels. Any K-8 school
can participate. /y i
By joining EPA's SunWise School Program, participants
will have access to useful tools to help teach sun-safe
behaviors in the classroom, such as:
The SunWise Tool Kit - providing a range of
cross-curricular lessons, activities, and background
information for K-8 children.
The SunWise Internet Learning Site
I (www.epa.gov/sunwise) - an interactive medium witfau
_^ weB-^based educational activities and resources.
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'-•^ f as tfffi^Mission SunWise" storybook and activity book, p
today to receive your free SunWise Tool Kit by
jisiting^vww.epa.gov/sunwise. Look for the "Join" icon in
She "Educators" section.
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The SunWise Glut) has a new Secret Mission!
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CAN YOU FILL IN THE
MISSING LETTERS?
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FILL IN THE MISSING WORDS:
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
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(SEE ANSWERS ON THE LAST PAGE)
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CAN YOU MATCH THE SUNWISE ACTION STEPS
WITH THE RIGHT SUNWISE PICTURES?
on a
... to cover as much skin on your body
as you can.
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... on your face, arms, legs, and any
other skin that the suns UV rays can
reach.
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... that will keep UV rays from
reaching your face, ears and neck.
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to protect your eyes.
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to find the UV forecast
in the
... and stay out of the sun whenever
possible
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The children are checking the UV Index. The UV Index is a forecast
of how strong the UV rays will be. It is reported on a scale of 0-10+.
The higher the number, the stronger the rays will be, and the more we
need to protect ourselves.
You can find the UV Index in many places. It is in the weather section
of the newspaper and on TV, radio, and Internet weather reports.
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UV Index
[ndex Number Exposure Level
0-2
3-4
5-6
7-9
10+
Minimal
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
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8
6
4
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2
8
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DIRECTIONS:
Color in each UV Index to match the number.
Circle the ones that are "HIGH" or "VERY HIGH."
The higher the UV Index, the greater the need for skin and eye protection.
What's the UV Index in YOUR neighborhood? Go to the SunWise
website to find it! The website URL is www. epa.gov/sunwise
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Oarlos is trying to decide what to wear today. He wants to be
SunWise, but needs your help! What clothes should he wear to
be SunWise? Circle the best choices.
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VV hat would you wear to be
SunWise? Draw your own
SunWise outfits on Carlos
and Lisa.
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Lisa
Carlos
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SLOP ON SOME SUNSCREEN
TO BE SUNWISE!
Sunscreen is a lotion you spread on
your skin. Sunscreen helps block
UV rays. Some sunscreens are more
SunWise than others. Remember,
you should always use sunscreen
that is number 15 or higher.
Circle the SunWise sunscreen:
DO YOU PUT SUNSCREEN ON....
bare feet
YES NO
bare leg
YES NO
bare tummy
YES NO
bare arm
YES NO
smiling face
YES NO
ear
YES NO
shoe
YES NO
eyes
YES NO
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JLLemember, when you're playing outside, try to play in the shade.
Circle the shady places in this picture.
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ARE THESE CHILDREN SU3SJWISE?
What do they need to make them SunWise?
Draw SunWise gear — hats, glasses and clothes —
on the children.
Color in the areas where they should apply sunscreen.
Remember to be SunWise even on cloudy days!
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DIRECTIONS:
Find your way through the maze, picking up all the SunWise
gear on the way.
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IT'S FUN AND EASY TO BE SUNWISE!
Tell your friends about ways to be SunWise.
Just remember SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! WRAP!,™ CHECK the UV
INDEX and PLAY m the SHADE!
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ANSWERS FOR PAGE
Missing words:
star
cloudy
eyes
sunburn
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sun
ozone
earth
rays
Unscrambled message:
The Ozone Layer Helps Block UV Rays.
The SunWise School Program would like to thank the American Cancer Society for their ongoing support
and for allowing us to use their "SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! WRAP!"™ slogan. .
I SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! WRAP!™ is a trademark of the American Cancer Society, Inc. *S
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