Year 5 – 6 | Diverse and Connected World

Protecting My Skin full resource download  |  Concept 3: Our seasons download

Background

Students research and view several images of major countries from around the world and explore their location, climate
and weather conditions. The aim of the Diverse and Connected World is to extend and consolidate their understanding
that location, climate and seasons impact on the UV Index and that no matter what country or climate, sun protection is
required when the UV Index is 3 or above.

Key messages

• The angle of the earth to the sun creates the seasons. The intensity of the sun changes due to this angle. UV levels
  remain fairly constant during a season despite changes in local weather
• Checking the UV Index forecast helps us determine when the UV Index is 3 or above and UV protection is required
• UV radiation and heat (temperature) are not the same thing
• The UV Index can be 3 or above when it is cool and cloudy
• Skin damage is caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, not temperature.

Resources

• Various outdoor images from major countries around the world
• Research books or electronic device
• World map

Instructions

1. Select various outdoor images from major countries around the world.
2. Display and discuss. Ask students what can you see? What is the location of these images?
3. Discuss further and focus on climate. Students predict the season from each image.
   – What time of year would this be?
   – Which is a winter picture? Why?
   – What dangers can the students see?
4. Describe the location of the major countries of the Asia region in relation to Australia and the geographical diversity
   within the region.
5. Using geographical tools, students identify the geographical division of Asia into North-East, South-East, South Asia
   and West Asia.
6. Explore the diversity of the environments and types of settlement in the Asia region, or in part of the region, or in a
   country in either North-East, South-East or South Asia and discuss any patterns.
7. Describe the location of places in countries of the Asia region in absolute terms using latitude and longitude.

Key questions

• How are the climate or seasons different to Australia?
• What similarities and differences did you notice? Why do you think this is?
• Should other countries be concerned about UV radiation and sun protection? Why or why not?
• Why is it important to know the difference between UV radiation and heat?

Variations

• Create questions around the mathematical chance sub strand and sun, place or season statements that involve
  practical activities and everyday events.
• Describe possible everyday events and order their chances of occurring in relation to sun, seasons, UV, sunburn etc.