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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.

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1-2 Low

6-7 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

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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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TakingAction

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

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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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