KS1 Sun Care Unit (Sun Fun, More Sun Fun)
Introduction
This section covers several aspects of KS1 Science and Personal, Social and Health Education syllabuses. The intention is to provide online content and activities for pupils, along with additional teacher support in the form of suggestions and ideas for classroom work and downloadable activity sheets.
The pupil content contains information about sun protection and staying safe in the Sun.
The content and structure of the unit has been designed to complement the National Curriculum for England and Wales and the DFES Schemes of Work. This flexible approach enables teachers to direct pupils to key content relevant to their teaching approaches but also, introduce pupils to new topics and extending activities for both online and offline work.
Curriculum references
National Curriculum
KS1 SCIENCE Sc2: Life processes and living things
Humans and other animals
2. Pupils should be taught:
a) to recognise and compare the main external parts of the bodies of humans and other animals
Green plants
3. Pupils should be taught:
a) to recognise that plants need light and water to grow
Variation and classification
3. Pupils should be taught to:
a) recognise similarities and differences between themselves and others, and to treat others with sensitivity
KS1 Science Sc4 Physical processes
Light and sound
Light and dark
3. Pupils should be taught:
a) to identify different light sources, including the Sun
KS1 Science Breadth of study
2. During the key stage, pupils should be taught to:
Health and safety
b) recognise that there are hazards in living things, materials and physical processes, and assess risks and take action to reduce risks to themselves and others.
KS1 PSHE Knowledge, skills and understanding
Developing a healthy, safer lifestyle
3. Pupils should be taught:
a) how to make simple choices that improve their health and well-being
e) the names of the main parts of the body
DFES Standards Schemes of Work
KS1 Science Year 1 Unit 1B Growing plants
KS1 Science Year 1 Unit 1D Light and dark
Classroom Applications
Unit A Sun is Fun!
This section is a question and answer game to reveal a picture. The multiple choice questions relate to being in the Sun and sun protection.
Learning outcomes
- To identify the need for sun light, relating to humans, animals and plants.
- To recognise ways to stay safe in the Sun.
- Understand the need for sun protection.
Extension work
'The longest shadow' PDF
Question sheet on which object, building or person will make the longest shadow and summary questions.
'Night and day' PDF
True/false questionnaire about the earth, sun and moon with Carrie Copper.
Unit B Disappearing Sun Block is Fun!
Learning outcomes
- To identify children wearing sun block and understand the need to always wear sun block in the Sun.
Extension work
'Carrie Copper' PDF
Word search relating to the use of sun block.
Useful web links
Sun care and SPF information is available at:
Department of Health sun care guidelines are available at:
Imperial Cancer Research Fund is one of the world's leading cancer research organisations. For information on cancer visit their web site at:
The Met Office monitors the the UV Solar forecast for the UK and Europe, as well as real time UV data. This information is available at:
The National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) records the data that enables the Met Office to provide their UV forecasts. For more information visit:
Skin Cancer - information on sun and links can be found at:
Suncare Tips Leaflet
HEA Guidelines for schools
Downloads
Pupil Section Exe Files
These are versions of the pupil material for this topic that you can download and use offline. Simply save the .exe file to your desktop and double-click it.
Unit A
Unit B
PDF files
Letter to Parents containing general advice about sun care
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