Year 1 – 2 | Sun Catcher

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Background

The Sun Catcher activity consolidates and reinforce student’s learning around the 5 sun protection strategies, Slip on a long
sleeve shirt, Slop on some sunscreen, Slap on a broad-brimmed hat, Seek shade and Slide on some sunglasses. It is a fun
and engaging activity that quizzes student SunSmart knowledge. To make a Sun Catcher, students may use the coloured
template or create their own using blank paper and following the instructions.

Key messages

• There are five ways to protect your skin from the UV rays from the sun.
• Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade and Slide on sunglasses.
• The sun produces 3 things, light that we can see, heat that we can feel and UV radiation that we cannot see
  or feel. It is invisible.
• UV stands for ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
• UV and heat are not the same thing. We do not only need to use sun protection when it is hot. The UV Index can be 3 or
  above when it is cool and cloudy too.

Resources

• Activity sheet: Sun Catcher Template
• Scissors
• Resource: Sun Catcher (Game instructions)

Instructions

1. If creating your own sun catcher, cut and fold a blank piece of paper and follow instructions. Decide what SunSmart
   questions you are going to ask and draw a picture to match.
2. If you are using the colourful sun catcher template, distribute copies and instructions to students.
3. Cut out the sun catcher along the dotted line to make a square and place it face down in front of you.
4. Follow steps 1-9 to create the triangular chatterbox that you can place your thumbs and index fingers in all 4 corners.
5. Follow instructions on how to play.

Key questions

• What does UV stand for?
• What are the 5 SunSmart strategies?
• What type of hat is best for sun protection? Why?
• Why is sun protection important?