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Sun Safety Educational Materials for Kids

Sun Safety educational materials for kids

Free printable, educational coloring sheet and worksheet to teach younger or older kids about sun safety

The benefits of sunlight are undeniable. Healthy lifestyles, both young and adult, include as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors. But too much unprotected sun exposure can cause sunburn and skin cancer, and it’s important to use proper protection to stay safe in the sun.

Waxhead works with community groups throughout the US to teach kids how to be safe in the sun. These Sun Safety worksheets and activity sheets offer support to teachers, parents and youth group leaders in elementary school and middle/high schools.

The educational materials available for download below, as well as these information links, are intended to introduce both students and teachers to the facts of true sun safety.

Sun Safety Coloring Sheet – 4 Ways to Thrive in the Sun

4 ways to thrive in the sunSuggested Level
Elementary School (ages 6-11)

Overview
Students will learn about protecting themselves in the sun in four main ways: 1) seek shade, especially during 10am – 4pm 2) cover up with long sleeve shirts, hats and sunglasses 3) choose zinc oxide sunscreens and 4) eat healthy foods with antioxidants.

Activity
Students can read four ways to stay safe in the sunshine and color the beach scene. Then teacher and students can discuss ways they and their families spend time in the sun, as well as how to achieve sun safety.

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sunscreen worksheetSun Safety Worksheet – Physical vs Chemical Sunscreens

Suggested Level
Middle and High School (ages 12-18)

Overview
Students will learn about the layers and components of the skin as well as the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens.

Activity
Students can study skin layers and label the parts by choosing words from a word bank. Students can work independently or in a group, then participate in sun safety discussions with teachers and other classmates.

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Not sure of the answers to the Sun Safety Worksheet? Waxhead also created a free ANSWER KEY that you can download!

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Sun Safe Boating News

Sun Safe Boating News

Sun Safe Boating is an industry collaboration to improve public awareness and reinforce the message that improved sun protection is critical to safety and enjoyment on the water.