U.S. EPA's SunWise Program is proud to announce the arrival of
the SunWise Tool Kit containing cross-curricular classroom lessons and
background information. The Tool Kit is free to registered schools.
The Tool Kit consists of a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate
activities that combine education about sun protection and the environment
with other aspects of learning.
The Kit includes activities focusing on:
- The science behind UV radiation and stratospheric ozone;
- The health risks from overexposure to UV radiation; and
- The steps you can take to protect yourself.
The Kit contains classroom activities for K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 grade levels.
In keeping with the intent of making these lessons hands-on and fun, the
Kit also includes tools such as a UV-sensitive frisbee, and the On
the Trail of the Missing Ozone comic book, which reinforce the sun
safety lessons. Finally, to reward your students for their participation
in the SunWise program, we have also created the easily photocopied Certificate
of SunWisdom. (Link here for sample student
activity and companion teacher
page.)
The Tool Kit contains an additional section targeting school policy,
which gives guidance on how to institute sun safety changes outside the
classroom. In addition, the Tool Kit is now available in Spanish.
To register for The SunWise Program, please visit our join
page. |
