The impact that sun can have on our skin.......
Long term consequences that could occur due to your actions now....... What sun smart practices can you implement into your life? |
Reflect on your current sun smart practices and using a variety of resources apply strategies to protect yourself in the future....
Strategise and verbalise new sun smart techniques and advertising campaigns that would be effective for teenagers |
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SUN SAFETY
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This was the original add that aired back in 1981. Has the message changed at all over the last 3 decades?
Even with all the education, advertisements and exposure to the potential dangers, teenagers still do not seem to get the message. These are some of the latest findings:
- 10% slipped on a sun protective top,
- 38% of teenagers slopped on SPF 30 or higher sunscreen,
- 38% slapped on a hat,
- 23% sought shade and
- 21% slid on sunglasses.”
Where do you fit into these statistics?
How many times have you been burnt over the summer?
What are some risks of not being safe in the sun?
What do you think about the stats?????
Look what the findings are showing about teenagers getting burnt.....................
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The difference sunscreen can make. |
It All Adds Up (Cancer Council)
THINK, PAIR, SHARE
1. Explain what UV means and list the all the places you are exposed to UV.
2. Explain what is meant by the terms ‘incidental’ and ‘cumulative’ exposure, using examples to support your explanation. You may need to define these terms first before applying them to topic.
3. UV. It all adds up warns viewers about the danger of ‘incidental’ UV exposure, challenging the idea that it is only those who tan regularly or have visible signs of UV damage, that get skin cancer. How would you explain this concept to a stranger in one paragraph?
DESIGN TASK
Design a device which could be used to record or track your UV exposure.
2. Explain what is meant by the terms ‘incidental’ and ‘cumulative’ exposure, using examples to support your explanation. You may need to define these terms first before applying them to topic.
3. UV. It all adds up warns viewers about the danger of ‘incidental’ UV exposure, challenging the idea that it is only those who tan regularly or have visible signs of UV damage, that get skin cancer. How would you explain this concept to a stranger in one paragraph?
DESIGN TASK
Design a device which could be used to record or track your UV exposure.
SunSmart App
Consider downloading this app to your personal device. Have a look at the website below.
KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR SKIN
SunSmart Website - About Skin Cancer
In pairs, complete the worksheet and paste into your workbooks
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What marketing works for you?
Compare the text and image below - which is more persuasive to you and which would convince you to change your sun protection practices? Give 3 reasons for your answer.
Prevention is better than a cure when it comes to Australia’s most common cancer. Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. For young Australians aged 15-24 years, melanoma is the most common cancer.
SunSmart want Australians to know that anywhere you go, ultraviolet (UV) radiation will damage unprotected skin. And it just keeps adding up. It’s not only people that regularly tan or sunbake who are at risk of skin cancer. Your skin is like a memory bank – it remembers all the sunburns, all the tans, and all the time you spent exposed to the sun’s UV radiation, without sun protection. Every time you expose your skin to UV radiation, changes take place in the structure and function of your skin cells. You can’t always see the damage, but it is irreversible and will worsen with every exposure. Over time, this skin damage can result in premature ageing, eye damage, sunspots, and at worst, skin cancer. Once a skin cancer has developed, the damaged cells can spread through the bloodstream to other areas of the body. The good news is that skin cancer can be prevented, by using a combination of sun protection measures – hats, clothing, sunscreen, shade, and sunglasses.
SunSmart want Australians to know that anywhere you go, ultraviolet (UV) radiation will damage unprotected skin. And it just keeps adding up. It’s not only people that regularly tan or sunbake who are at risk of skin cancer. Your skin is like a memory bank – it remembers all the sunburns, all the tans, and all the time you spent exposed to the sun’s UV radiation, without sun protection. Every time you expose your skin to UV radiation, changes take place in the structure and function of your skin cells. You can’t always see the damage, but it is irreversible and will worsen with every exposure. Over time, this skin damage can result in premature ageing, eye damage, sunspots, and at worst, skin cancer. Once a skin cancer has developed, the damaged cells can spread through the bloodstream to other areas of the body. The good news is that skin cancer can be prevented, by using a combination of sun protection measures – hats, clothing, sunscreen, shade, and sunglasses.
Extension Work.......
Australians love the water. On sunny days our public water ways including rivers, pools and beaches can be busy with many visitors enjoying these spaces. At the turn of the century, attending beaches for public swimming became more popular. Many people were threatened with being arrested as it was seen as ‘indecent’ to show one’s legs in public.
As public transport increased many more people attended the beaches. People were usually fully covered when at the beach which meant they were safe from burning, and most people would never be seen outside without their hat!
As public transport increased many more people attended the beaches. People were usually fully covered when at the beach which meant they were safe from burning, and most people would never be seen outside without their hat!
1. Look at the picture above (taken in Williamstown, Vic 1912) and discuss with a partner. Evaluate how you think Australians in the early 1900s may have used the beach for social events in comparison to how we use it now.
2. Design a photo story of how people have used the beach for social events. You may wish to focus on one area such as surfing, lifesaving or just people having fun at the beach. Look at various images of Australian beach culture from 1900 until now and create a photo story of 10- 15 images that demonstrates how Australians’ attitude to being SunSmart at the beach has changed. You may like to use the following programs to develop your photo story. Photo stories should include text, music and transitions. Once completed, present your photo story to the class.
2. Design a photo story of how people have used the beach for social events. You may wish to focus on one area such as surfing, lifesaving or just people having fun at the beach. Look at various images of Australian beach culture from 1900 until now and create a photo story of 10- 15 images that demonstrates how Australians’ attitude to being SunSmart at the beach has changed. You may like to use the following programs to develop your photo story. Photo stories should include text, music and transitions. Once completed, present your photo story to the class.
- PowerPoint
- Prezi
- Microsoft Photo Story
- Movavi
- iMovie
3. Choose two images in your photo story from different time periods. Write a short paragraph from the perspective of a person in each photo about what their day at the beach would have been like, and why they’ve chosen to wear the clothing they’re wearing to the beach that day.
4. Write a reflection or discuss how the images you have chosen demonstrate a changing perspective on the SunSmart culture at the beach.
(Cancer Council Resource)
4. Write a reflection or discuss how the images you have chosen demonstrate a changing perspective on the SunSmart culture at the beach.
(Cancer Council Resource)
Create a storyboard for a new marketing campaign that would improve;
- The understanding of sun protection for teenagers
- Increase the awareness of long term issues that may arise
- Improve the statistics of teenagers doing the right thing
In your Exercise book write 1/2 a page answering the following question. A few of the diagrams below may help you in your response.
Can melanoma be prevented? How?
Can melanoma be prevented? How?
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