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ABOUT THE SUNWISE PROGRAM
To promote sun-safe behavior at an early age, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the
SunWise Program, a free national environmental and health
education program for children. Through the use of
classroom, school, and community components, SunWise
promotes sun safety by teaching children and their
caregivers how to protect themselves from overexposure to
ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
The program is designed for kindergarten through eighth-
grade learning levels. Any K-8 school can participate.
By joining EPA's SunWise 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-curncular lessons, activities, and background
information for K-8 children.
• The SunWise Internet Learning Site
(www.epa.gov/sunwise) - an interactive medium with
web-based educational activities and resources.
• Additional materials, puzzles, posters, and activities,
such as the "Mission SunWise" storybook and activity
book.
Register today to receive your free SunWise Tool Kit by
visiting www.epa.gov/sunwise.
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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?
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... 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 sun's 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.
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... 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 1-11 +.
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
2 or less
3-5
6-7
8-10
11 +
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
Extreme
11+
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7
5
3
1
3
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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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Carlos 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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What would you wear to be
SunWise? Draw your own
SunWise outfits on Carlos
and Lisa.
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
smiling face
YES NO
bare leg
YES NO
bare tummy
YES NO
bare arm
YES NO
ear
YES NO
shoe
YES NO
eyes
YES NO
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Remember, 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 SUNWISE?
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 in the SHADE!
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ANSWERS FOR PAGE 2
Missing words: Missing letters:
star sun
cloudy ozone
eyes earth
sunburn rays
Unscrambled message:
The Ozone Layer Helps Block UV Rays.
The SunWise 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.
SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! WRAP!™ is a trademark of the American Cancer Society, Inc.
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United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Air and Radiation
(6205J)
EPA 430-K-04-007
June 2004
www.epa.gov/sunwise
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Join the kids in the and
learn how to have safe fun in the sun!
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