Today, we had a presentation from the Cancer Society about sun safety.
Do you know what SPF stands for? You might find it on a sunscreen bottle.
What part of the sun is dangerous to our skin?
Which one of these hats would offer more protection? Why?
How often do you have to apply your sunscreen?
And the answers are...
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. Your sunscreen should be an SPF of 30.
The UV rays are dangerous to our skin.
The beige hat offers more protection because it has a rim that protects your face, your neck, your scalp and your ears. It also doesn't have holes in it like the pink hat.
To keep your skin safe, you have to apply sunscreen every two hours.
We made bracelets today that show us how powerful the UV rays are. When we are inside, the beads are white. When we go outside, the beads will change colour depending on how strong the UV rays are. The darker the beads become, the stronger the UV rays! So...
Slip on protective clothing!
Slap on a hat!
Slop on sunscreen!
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