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U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Be SunWise! Free Resources for Sun Safety Education
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Luke Hall-JordanOutreach and Education Specialist, SunWise Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202-343-9591
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Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
November 6, 2009
Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
November 6, 2009
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What is theSunWise Program?
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SunWise Program is an environmental and health education program that aims to teach children and their caregivers how to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun.
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Why SunWise
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The sun is essential for life on Earth and critical to our well-being.
With a thinner ozone layer and abundance of outdoor activities, it is more important than ever to educate our children about sun safety.
Kids are most at risk for over-exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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Who’s Using the SunWise Program?
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Over 22,000 schools Over 3,000 informal learning
centers More than 31,000 educators Over one million children have
received SunWise education All 50 states, District of
Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have schools using the SunWise program
…as of September 2009
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Skin Cancer in VIRGINIA
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VA is in the top 25 for highest melanoma incidence in the US
In a 2004 survey, more than 40% of respondents in VA had at least one sunburn during the year.
In 2008, there were 1,620 cases of melanoma in VA.
Skin cancer is the 6th most common cancer overall in VA.
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What Do You Receive When You Sign Up?
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SunWise Tool Kit Cross-curricular classroom lessons and
background information for K-8 learning levels. UV-sensitive Frisbee
SunWise: A Sun Safety Program for K-8 video
SunWise Internet Learning Site and UV Database Innovative educational and information-sharing
technologies Report daily measurements of UV radiation
SunWise Publications Posters, brochures, newsletters, activity books
(Spanish versions available)
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EnvironmentalIssues
The ozone layer is a shield in the stratosphere that protects life on Earth from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.
In the 1970s and 1980s, scientists began to discover that the ozone layer was being depleted allowing more UV radiation to reach the Earth's surface.
The level of UV radiation that reaches the Earth’s surface can vary, depending on a variety of factors.
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What is the UV Index?
The UVI is a measure of the level of UV radiation.
The values of the index range from one upward - the higher the UVI, the greater the potential for damage to the skin and eye, and the less time it takes for harm to occur.
The UVI is an important vehicle to alert people about the need to use sun protection.
3-5 Moderate
1-2 Low
6-7 High
8-10 Very High
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What affects UV intensity?
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Health of the Ozone Layer
Time of Day
Time of Year
Latitude
Altitude
Weather Conditions
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HealthEffects
Nearly half of all newly diagnosed cancers are skin cancers.
In their lifetime, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer.
One American dies from skin cancer every hour.
More than one million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
Up to 65% of melanoma skin cancers are attributable to UV radiation.
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Overexposure to the Sun
Skin Cancer Melanoma & Nonmelanoma
Premature aging of the skin and other skin problems
Cataracts and other eye damage Immune system suppression
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Children are Particularly at Risk
Children’s skin is more sensitive to UV radiation damage.
One or two blistering childhood sunburns can double the risk of melanoma later in life.
UV exposure is the #1 preventable risk factor for skin cancer.
UV damage is cumulative.
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Sun Safety Action Steps
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Do Not Burn
Avoid Sun Tanning and Tanning Beds
Generously Apply Sunscreen
Wear Protective Clothing
Use Extra Caution Near Water, Snow & Sand
Seek Shade
Get Vitamin D Safely
Watch for the UV Index
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K-8 National Educational Standards
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SunWise matches with the VA Health & Physical Education Standards of Learning!
Health Education Standards: Students will…
K-2 ‘Describe/explain rules and practices to promote personal safety: i.e. personal behaviors, protective gear, etc.’
(K.1, 1.2,1.3, 2.3
3-5 ‘Explain/demonstrate skills and behaviors concerning personal health habits’
(3.1, 3.2, 4.4, 5.2)
6-8 ‘Understand/apply personal safety and wellness: i.e. protective gear and other preventative behaviors, environmental influences on health, etc.’
(6.1, 6.5, 7.1, 8.1)
PE Standards: K-2 ‘Participate in physical activity while using appropriate safe behaviors’ (K.3, K.4, 1.3, 1.5, 2.4)
3-5 ‘Establish a safe environment and apply safe rules and procedures in physical activity settings’
(3.3, 3.4, 4.4, 4.5)
6-8 ‘Identify and follow safety procedures while participating in physical activity’
(6.4, 7.3, 7.4, 8.5)
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SunWise Activities – Teacher & Students
Teacher PageTeacher Page
Student PageStudent Page
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Sample SunWise Activities
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Using the SunWise Activities
Match the activity with age appropriateness.
Pick and choose an activity. Be flexible with the activity. Enhance and expand the
activity. Create new activities. Combine existing activities. Remember: the purpose is to
educate our children about being “SunWise”.
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Additional SunWise Materials
All materials are public domain and FREE. You can order multiple copies from www.epa.gov/sunwise.All materials are public domain and FREE. You can order multiple copies from www.epa.gov/sunwise.
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Educator Resourceswww.epa.gov/sunwise/educator_resources.html
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How to implement the SunWise program in your school.
Involve others, establish community partnerships
Utilize other professionals Involve parents/caregivers Receive SunWise Recognition
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Taking It Home
Organize activities that involve high school students and the community Health fairs Building shade structures School policy changes
working with PTA
Community Involvement
Teach your class to be SunWise Introductory Presentations Use the SunWise Kit Make a SunWise Bulletin Board Participate in the SunWise with SHADE Poster
Contest
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Action Plan
Why SunWise in your school? Who is your audience? Who should and could be
involved? When will you integrate the
program? How are you going to implement
the program? What do you still need to know?
Brainstorm and Develop an Action Plan…
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Program Evaluationwww.epa.gov/sunwise/evaluation.html
Marked improvement for all knowledge variables.
Improved attitudes and beliefs about tanning.
Fewer sunburns. Stronger intentions to
avoid adverse sun exposure.
Over 10,500 children ages 5-12 receiving SunWise education have:
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Need More Information?www.epa.gov/sunwise/contacts.html
Contacts:Luke Hall-Jordan, U.S. EPA Phone: 202-343-9591
Linda Rutsch, U.S. EPA Phone: 202-343-9924
Mailing Address:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (6205J) Washington, DC 20460
Email: [email protected]
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