Year 1 -2 | SunSmart Concept Map

Protecting My Skin full resource download  |  Concept 4: Keeping Your Skin Sun Safe download

Background

The SunSmart Concept Map activity is designed to consolidate and extend students’ knowledge and understanding
about the five sun protection strategies, Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. It may be used as a form of assessment to check
for knowledge and understanding of the unit of work covered in Protecting My Skin. This activity can be done in pairs,
small groups or as an individual activity.

Key messages

• Best sun protection practices are using a combination of Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide.
• Slip on a shirt: long sleeves, long shorts, collar or high neckline, close weave fabric and loose fitting.
• Slop on some sunscreen: SPF50 or SPF50+, broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB), water-resistant with a valid expiry date.
• Measuring 1 teaspoons per limb, apply to clean, dry skin 20 mins before going outdoors and reapply every 2 hours
  or more if sweating, towel drying or swimming. Do not rub in, instead layer it on!
• Slap on a hat: a broad-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire style hat that covers the face, neck, ears, and head.
  Caps are not SunSmart!
• Seek shade: whenever possible, make use of natural or built shade. Bring your own portable shade such as
  umbrellas, tents, or marquees.
• Slide on some sunglasses: close fitting, wrap around style offer the best protection. Hats also provide
  protection to the eyes.

Resources

• SunSmart Concept Map Template
• Coloured pencils
• Behind the News Sun Safety video

Instructions

1. Watch Behind the News Sun Safety video
2. Discuss key concepts and ideas from the video. Make notes on the whiteboard, modelling concept map process
3. Display, distribute or create concept map.
4. Ask students to write the word “SunSmart” in the middle.
5. Draw and write down the five ways to protect your skin from UV radiation.

Key questions

• Why do we need sun protection?
• Why is sun protection important?
• What does it mean to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide? Can you give an example?
• What is the best way we can protect our skin?