Lesson 8: UV Light and Sun Protection
Learning Intention: Students will understand the importance of sun protection and identify different objects that can be used to protect themselves from sunlight.
Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know anything about how to keep safe in the sunlight. 2. Discuss the potential consequences of not being safe in the sunlight, such as sunburn, skin damage, and increased risk of skin cancer. 3. Have the students create a spider diagram in their books and write down their ideas about sun safety.
Video: 1. Show the students the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvAw2N2E_ZM 2. After watching the video, facilitate a class discussion to reinforce the key points and address any questions or misconceptions.
Main Activity: 1. Instruct all students to draw a person in their books. 2. Ask the students to draw and label different objects that can be used to protect themselves from sunlight around the person they drew. - Examples of objects can include sunglasses, sun lotion, hats, umbrellas, and long-sleeved clothing. 3. Encourage the students to be creative and think of additional objects that can provide sun protection. 4. After completing their drawings, have the students share their illustrations with a partner or in small groups, explaining the purpose of each object they included.
Conclusion: 1. Recap the importance of sun protection and the different objects that can be used to protect ourselves from sunlight. 2. Emphasize the need to use sun protection consistently, especially during peak sunlight hours and when participating in outdoor activities. 3. Encourage the students to apply what they have learned about sun protection in their daily lives.
Resources: - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvAw2N2E_ZM - Science book - Drawing materials