MISSION: SUNWISE SunWise tunWu lunWise 'SunWise iSunWii ------- About the Sun Wise 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 educator can participate. By joining EPA's SunWise Program, participants will have access to useful tools to help teach children about sun-safe behaviors, 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 (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. ------- The SunWise Club Has a New Secret Mission! SLAP/ WRAP! uv SHAD0 ------- Can You Fill in the Missing Letters? su_ oz E_ R _NE R H YS Fill in the Missing Words. The sun is a j.^ UV rays are outside even on UV rays can hurt your Too much sun can give you a ^ days. Unscramble the Letters to Read an Important Message. EHT ZNEOO ALYRE LPHSE KOBLC VU YRSA. (See answers on last page.) 2 ------- Can You Match the Sun Wise Action Steps With the Right SunWise Pictures? on a ... to cover as much skin on your body as you can. on ... on your face, arms, legs, and any other skin that the sun's UV rays can reach. A.D on a ... that will keep UV rays from reaching your face, ears, and neck. DA.D on to protect your eyes. LAI the to find the UV forecast. in the ... and stay out of the sun whenever possible. ------- 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, on TV and the radio, and Internet weather reports. ------- UV Index | Index Number Exposure Level IBBH^B 2 or Less £-..>-: :'&r5_. - ; 6-7 ^C^g-lO"' 11+ Low Moderate High Very High Extreme 11+ 9 7 5 3 1 1 10 Co/or Z72 ftzc^ UV Index to match the number below It. Circle the ones that are "HIGH" or "VERYHIGH." 8 The higher the UV Index, the greater the need for skin and eye protection. What s the UV Index in YOUR neighborhood? Find out at the SunWise website: www.epa.gov/sunwise. ------- Carlos is trying to decide what to wear today. He wants to be SunWise, but he needs your help! What clothes should he wear to be SunWise? Circle the best choices. ------- What would you wear to be Sun Wise? Draw your own Sun Wise outfits on Carlos and Lisa. Lisa Carlos ------- 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 30 or higher. Circle which sunscreen is Sun Wise. Do You Put Sunscreen on.... Circle Yes or No 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 ------- Remember, when you're playing outside, try to play in the shade. Circle the shady places in this picture. a a a a aaaaag Liana ' ------- Are these children SunWise? What do they need to make them SunWise? Draw Sun Wise 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! 10 ------- Find your way through the maze, picking up all the Sun Wise gear on the way. 11 ------- 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! ------- Answers for page 2 Missing letters: Missing words: sun star ozone cloudy earth eyes rays sunburn 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. ------- &EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation (6205J) EPA 430-K-12-007 December 2012 www.epa.gov/sunwise Are SuriWi e Join the kids in the and learn how to have safe fun in the sun! ------- |