Protection from the Sun

• READY TO TEACH * (LESSON 8/8 - HEALTHY LIFESTYLE)

As an introduction to the lesson, present key facts regarding skin cancer. Pupils complete the true or false quiz. Pupils may peer or self-assess their answers (slide 3). Discuss each answer - additional information can be found at the footnote of slide 3. Explore ways in which we can protect our bodies against the sun (slide 4). The main activity of the lesson involves pupils designing a t-shirt to help raise awareness of the dangers of the sun. Explain the criteria to the class. Each t-shirt must be eye-catching, include a logo and helpful advice on sun safety (slide 7 can be displayed on the whiteboard whilst the activity is being completed). Once designs are complete, pupils are required to assess which t-shirt they would choose to be sold in a shop. Collect post-it notes from pupils revealing the successful designs. Display excellent examples of work via the classroom portable camera. Show clip discussing melanoma awareness. To conclude the lesson, emphasise to pupils the importance of regularly checking moles (slide 10).