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Important Message from Mission UV
This documentation will confirm the importance of your mission and provide you with more detailed information. Thank
you for sharing it with your class.
Key Facts About a Serious Situation
Table of contents
• Skin cancer is the most widespread form of cancer.
Important message from Headquarters
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Day 1
Operation Sun
Discussion and in-class activities
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Day 2
Operation Skin
Discussion and in-class activities
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Day 3
Operation 4 Protections
Discussion, in-class and outdoor activities
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Day 4
Operation Sunscreen
Discussion and in-class activities
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Design and production
Youville Creative Community
www.youvillecc.com
Day 5
Operation SPF Agent
Discussion and in-class activities
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Illustration
Youville communauté créative
Thank you for leading this important mission for kids!
Especially designed with 2nd and 3rd graders in mind, your
Mission UV guide includes educational readings as well as
suggestions for discussion topics and scientific activities that
can be integrated into your teaching program for written
English, oral English, science and art.
What’s more, thanks to the guide’s original, practical and
highly-entertaining 5-day content, your students will have fun
while they learn about the sun’s damaging effects. As their
“captain,” it is your job to put them through various exercises
that will help them earn their SPF agent titles. You’ll only
need 30 minutes a day in order to complete Mission UV. And,
if you consider the benefits, it is certainly time well invested.
Also, to create a bigger impact, you can run the program during
the National Sun Awareness Week organized by the Canadian
Dermatology Association from June 7th to June 13th, 2010.
To make this mission “Top Secret”, we suggest:
· Closing the curtains in the classroom ;
· Covering the window on the door with a cardboard;
· Mentioning that no one should hear about Mission UV
before the weekend;
· Closing the classroom door and writing on it “Do not Disturb”.
• The incidence of skin cancer is now 30% higher than it was ten years ago.
• In 2009, approximately 80,100 people found out they had skin cancer.
We would like to thank the following
people and organizations for their
invaluable contribution to the
educational and scientific content of this
program:
Educational consultants
Pierrette Dubois
Writing
Christian Séguin
Guylaine Morin
English adaptation
Unicom services
References
Canadian
Dermatology
Association
Canadian Cancer Society
• More than 940 of them will die from it.
Critical Mission UV Information
There are three types of skin cancer. The two most common forms are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma,
which account for 90% of cases. These types of cancer develop on areas of the body that are regularly exposed to the sun,
such as the face, neck, forearms and back of hands. They are the result of repeated exposure to the sun with insufficient
protection. People who have spent a lot of time outdoors during their lives—farmers, for example—are more vulnerable to
skin cancer. If treated relatively early, these types of cancer are rarely fatal, but they can leave significant scars.
The other type of skin cancer is melanoma. It accounts for one in 20 cases of cancer and is extremely dangerous.
Melanoma begins in the cells of the skin that produce pigmentation. Melanoma causes the majority of skin cancerrelated deaths. Fortunately, this form is less common. However, one alarming fact is that melanoma is increasingly
diagnosed in younger people. This type of cancer is more likely to be cured if detected and treated early.
When you know that the damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays increases with each exposure, it’s easy to see why
children have to be very careful and protect themselves properly from the sun. It’s all the more important, because people
generally accumulate between 50% and 80% of their lifetime exposure to UV rays before the age of 18. One thing is for
sure… you are on a highly strategic mission to protect children.
Skin cancer Facts and Figures
Health Canada
This program is provided by L’Oréal
Canada inc., manufacturer of OmbrelleTM
sunscreen.
These products are designed with the
assistance of Canadian dermatologists.
Demand for sunscreen has never been
as strong as it is today. The Canadian
Dermatology Association recognizes that
regular use of OmbrelleTM sunscreen
helps protect skin from sunburns and can
reduce the risk of long-term damage
caused by exposure to the sun.
OmbrelleTM is a trademark of L’Oréal
Canada inc.
SKIN CANCER TYPES
Cases diagnosed
in Canada in 2009
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
More than 75,100
More than 5,000
Treatment
Surgery—successful with early detection
Death risk
Low, but presence of skin lesions
At-risk groups
Everyone, particularly fair-skinned, blue-eyed people whose skin does not tan or only tans
slightly, but burns easily
High: More than 940 in Canada in 2009
Source: Canadian Cancer Society; Health Canada
You will upgrade their pleasure !
For additional information on sun protection,
visit the following websites:
www.missionuv.com and www.ombrelle.ca.
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Day 1
qq Operation Sun
The sun is the closest star to the Earth. It is essential because it provides us with the energy we need to live. It gives
us heat and light. Without the sun, the Earth would be completely dark, cold and devoid of life. In fact, plants use
the sun’s energy for photosynthesis; which enables them to produce food and oxygen (two elements that are
essential to life on Earth). Humans too need the sun, most notably because it helps our skin create Vitamin D which
is important for bones, and because it contributes to our well-being.
Unfortunately, in addition to all of its positive effects, the sun also has negative effects — it gives off ultraviolet (UV) rays
that are very dangerous for the skin. These UV rays can cause considerable damage both on the surface of the skin and
the deep layers of the skin. There are two kinds of UV rays that cause skin cancer and which we must defend ourselves
against: UVA rays and UVB rays. One must be particularly cautious in the summer, especially when the sun’s rays are at
their strongest. UVA rays are sneaky. They cause damage — wrinkles and age spots — that accumulates over the years
and which becomes increasingly visible with time. On the other side, UVB rays cause damage more quickly, burning
unprotected skin. Overexposure to the sun can also result in sunstroke — a general feeling of sickness accompanied by
headaches and sometimes vomiting. To prevent UV rays from damaging the skin, one should always be careful and ensure
that they are well protected when going outside.
Exercise 1.1
Objective
Help students understand the
positive and negative effects
of the sun
Method of intervention
Discussion and in-class
activities on the sun
Required material
SPF Agent Training Guide
Exercise 1.2
Blank sheet of paper
and newspaper page
Exercise 1.3
Flashlight
SPF agent theoretical training
The sun and its effects: positive or negative?
Explain to your agents-in-training that the sun has both positive and
negative effects. Ask them what they know about these positive and
negative effects and write the key words provided in their answers on the
board. When writing a key word on the board, ask your students if it
represents a positive or negative effect.
Sample key words or ideas
Positive effects: life on Earth, plants, light, energy, heat, Vitamin D,
food, oxygen
Negative effects: sunburn, ultraviolet rays, UVA rays, UVB rays, burns,
skin cancer, wrinkles, age spots
Once the discussion has ended, ask your agents-in-training to place these
words in the proper column (page 4 of the SPF Agent Training Guide).
Discussion and in-class activities
Exercise 1.2
(continued)
After a week, take a look at how the sun has affected the newspaper page. This exercise will clearly show your
students just how harmful the sun’s rays can be to their skin when it is exposed without protection. To illustrate
the progression of the changes and yellowing, it might be interesting to examine the extent of the newspaper’s
damage on Day 3.
Exercise 5.2 provides the conclusion to this experiment.
Seasons
Exercise 1.3
SPF agent practical training
The sun’s intensity: from less strong to very strong
Close the curtains in the classroom and turn off the lights. Then, turn on a flashlight and aim
it at your hand, explaining that the flashlight represents the sun and that your hand
represents the Earth. To demonstrate the effect of the seasons, move the flashlight closer to
and further away from your palm, thereby demonstrating the seasonal variations in the sun’s
intensity. To demonstrate the effect of the time of day, move the flashlight further to the sides
on an angle and back to the closer position right on top of the palm, thereby demonstrating
the daily variations in the sun’s intensity.
Time of day
When the sun is further away from us, as it is in the winter, in the morning or in the
late afternoon, it is less intense or weaker; when the sun is closer to us like in the
summer or between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., it is more intense or stronger.
Exercise 1.4
SPF agent theoretical training
The sun: solar crossword
To ensure that your agents-in-training successfully complete this exercise, make sure you’ve covered all of the
relevant material.
To complete the solar crossword, students must find the missing word in each sentence.
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1. UV rays cause damage to the SKIN.
Exercise 1.2
SPF agent practical training
The sun’s ultraviolet rays: dangerous enemies
1. Make an average-sized hole on a blank
sheet of paper and place the sheet on a
newspaper page. Tape these to a window
with the blank sheet of paper facing
outdoors.
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2. The sun is essential for the PLANTS to produce oxygen and food.
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3. You must always PROTECT your skin when you are in the sun.
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4. The sun helps us to produce VITAMIN D
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which is important for bones.
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5. UVB rays burn the skin when it is not protected.
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6. UVA rays cause wrinkles.
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7. The sun provides good things: energy, heat and LIGHT.
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2. Ask your agents-in-training if they know
what will happen to the newspaper page.
(continued on page 5)
Ask your agents-in-training to hand in their guides so that you can correct them and return them on Day 2 of Mission UV.
If you prefer, you can also provide the answers in class and discuss them.
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Day 2
Discussion and in-class activities
qq Operation SKin
Our skin is extremely precious — that’s why we must protect it, regardless of its age or
colour. The skin is the human body’s largest organ. It protects us against viruses, bacteria,
dehydration and many other types of attacks.
The skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis (1), the dermis (2) and the hypodermis
(3). The epidermis is the outside part of the skin that we can see; the dermis is the middle
part, and the hypodermis is the deepest and thickest part of the skin.
When we go outside, we expose our skin to two types of ultraviolet rays — UVA rays and UVB
rays. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin (dermis). They cause premature aging by
attacking cells and can lead to the development of skin cancer. UVB rays damage the
surface of the skin (epidermis) and cause burns when skin is inadequately protected. When
unprotected skin is exposed to the sun, its cells must defend themselves against UV rays.
When these cells are unable to defend themselves properly, skin becomes red and sensitive,
making it itchy as a result. This is what we commonly refer to as a sunburn. In more serious
cases, sunburns can cause the skin to blister.
Exercise 2.3
SPF agent practical training
The skin and the sun: reaction
UV - A
B
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Much like skin, clay is naturally soft and flexible. However, if we expose it to the sun
for too long, it becomes pale, dusty and cracked. This exercise will serve to illustrate
this point while allowing students to develop their artistic talent. Simply ask your
agents-in-training to make a clay figurine and let their masterpiece dry in the sun.
Exercise 5.3 provides the conclusion to this experiment.
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Diagram of the skin
Special information on the skin
Skin is coloured by pigmentation called melanin. Skin colour is the result of a chemical reaction produced by
melanocytes, which are skin cells. This reaction makes skin darker (tanned). However, the body cannot produce
enough melanin to filter all of the sun’s harmful rays. Staying outside too long can therefore result in sunburns
which increase the risk of skin cancer and premature aging.
Exercise 2.1
Objective
Help students understand how
the sun affects the skin
SPF agent theoretical training
The skin: questions and answers
Method of intervention
Test the knowledge of your agents-in-training by asking them questions about
the skin. Discuss. You may even want to share some personal experiences.
Discussion and in-class activities
on how skin works
Sample questions
Required material
· What does skin do? (see text above)
SPF Agent Training Guide
Exercise 2.3
Modelling Clay
· Have you ever gotten a sunburn? How did it happen, and why?
(see text above)
· Can you get a sunburn through a car or bus window? (yes)
Easy reminder
UVA = A for “aging” of the skin
UVB = B for “burning” of the skin
Exercise 2.4
SPF agent theoretical training
Colours and sensitivity of the skin: observation
Talk about the different colours of skin that people have around the world, or even in your class. Explain the differences
to your students. Compare melanocytes to tiny soldiers whose job it is to protect the skin. When the skin is darker, it
has a bigger army of “soldiers” busy creating melanin to protect it. This means that the sun’s rays have a harder time
attacking the dermis. Conversely, fair skin has a smaller army and therefore produces less melanin. Less melanin
means less protection and skin that is more vulnerable to sun-ray attacks which invariably burn the skin and lead to
sunburns. The lighter the skin is, the more sensitive it is to UV rays, and the more it must be protected.
UVA and UVB love attacking people with light skin.
Between the five friends, which three are the most sensitive to sunburns?
Place a check mark below the person you think is the correct answer.
Exercise 2.2
SPF agent theoretical training
Types of skin: exploration
Different types of animals and plants — crocodiles, elephants and cactuses, for
example — have very thick skin that provides natural protection, notably against
the sun. Ask students to describe types of skin other than those illustrated
under Exercise 2.2. (For example: orange, nut, turtle, snail). Discuss.
Answers to Exercise 2.2
Kim has light skin,
dark hair and
dark eyes.
Jason has red hair,
blue eyes and very
pale skin.
Ryan has very dark
hair, eyes and skin.
Emily has blue eyes,
rosy skin and
blond hair.
Gabriella has
black hair,
brown eyes and
dark skin.
Dog: hair/coat · Banana: peel · Duck: feathers/plumage · Tree: bark
Attention
Because Exercise 3.2 on Day 3 takes place outside, ask children to dress
appropriately (loose clothing, hat, sunglasses) for the occasion and bring a bottle
of sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more to protect themselves. Ask them to keep
their bottle because you will need it on Day 4.
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Ask your agents-in-training to hand in their guides so that you can correct them and return them on Day 3 of Mission UV.
If you prefer, you can also provide the answers in class and discuss them.
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Day 3
qq Operation 4 protections
People who have had a serious sunburn with blisters during their youth are at greater risk of developing skin cancer.
Young children rarely develop skin cancer, but it is essential that they be protected from the sun during their childhood
and adolescence in order to avoid this risk during adulthood. Damage caused by sunburns does not disappear: the skin
stores it in its memory. This damage is cumulative and harms skin to an increasingly greater extent over time. It is therefore
essential to create a barrier between the sun and the skin using all means possible. There are four ways to protect skin
against UV rays.
Objective
Help students remember
the four methods of sun
protection
Method of intervention
Discussion, in-class activities,
and an outdoor activity that
examines how shadows
change based on the time of
day
Required material
SPF Agent Training Guide
Exercise 3.1
Thematic poster
Exercise 3.2
Two different-coloured
crayons
Protection 1: Wear loose-fitting clothes,
a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses
Discussion, in-class and outdoor activities
Exercise 3.1
SPF agent theoretical training
Sun protection: the key to a good SPF agent
Ask your students to list different methods of sun protection. Show them the thematic poster and explain the four methods
of protection. Once you have finished, ask your students to color the four methods of sun protection that are missing on the
children in the park (page 9 of the SPF Agent Training Guide). There can be more than one answer for number 1.
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Clothing is an excellent way of protecting one’s skin from the
sun’s rays. The best type is long, loose and light, and made of
tightly-woven fabric. Wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses that
properly filter UV rays are also very effective. Even when it’s hot,
it’s important to cover up to protect one’s skin.
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Protection 2: Avoid the mid-day sun
The sun is strongest at mid-day. This is therefore the time
of day when it causes the most damage. Staying out of the sun
at mid-day is a good way of protecting one’s skin. In Canada, the
concentration of UVB rays is highest in the spring and summer
and between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Protection 3: Use a sunscreen with an SPF
of 30 or more
Sunscreen is designed to protect all types of skin against the
sun’s rays. It is made of ingredients that block UV rays and
prevent them from damaging the skin. Sunscreen is addressed
in detail on Day 4.
Protection 4: Take a break in the shade
Because it hides us from the sun, shade also protects our
skin. It is therefore wise to seek out shady places.
Even if the sun and its UV rays are less intense in the winter, they are
nonetheless present all year long. This means that we have to protect
ourselves at all times whether it is in the spring, summer, autumn or
winter. One should be especially careful in areas where there is water,
sand, concrete or snow, as these areas reflect the sun’s rays. Keep in
mind that reflected rays are equally as harmful as direct rays.
Adequate protection (clothing, sunscreen, etc.) is also needed when the
weather is cloudy. In fact, up to 85% of ultraviolet rays can pass through
clouds and therefore still damage skin.
Remind the kids how important it is to protect themselves from the
sun all year long, even when it is cloudy.
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Morning
Exercise 3.2
SPF agent practical training
The sun and shade: a danger signal for an SPF agent
Step 1
At about 9:00 or 10:00 a.m., take your students outside in the schoolyard, and as you
walk around, show them, and ask them to show you, the different shadows that they
see (trees, basketball hoop post, fence, etc.). Ask them to choose an item in their
surroundings, draw it along with its shadow, and write the time (page 9 of the SPF
Agent Training Guide).
Afternoon
Step 2
At about 1:00 or 2:00 p.m., ask the children to choose a crayon of a different colour
and take their drawing back outside. Bring them to the same spot as you did in the
morning and ask them to draw only the shadow of their item this time. They will be
amazed to see the difference.
Upon returning to class, explain to your students that the bigger their shadow is,
the less dangerous the sun is. As such, a shorter shadow means the sun is more
dangerous. The morning sun is therefore less harmful than the afternoon sun.
Ask your agents-in-training to hand in their guides so that you can correct them and return them on Day 4 of Mission UV.
If you prefer, you can also provide the answers in class and discuss them.
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Day 4
qq Operation sunscreen
Sunscreen is designed to protect all types of skin from the sun’s rays. Still, they are not all equally as effective. If you want
to know how effective a particular sunscreen is in fighting UV rays, there are three criterias to take into consideration:
Objective
Help students understand the
importance of using sunscreen designed specifically
for them
Method of intervention
Discussion and in-class
activities on sunscreen with
an SPF of 30 or more
Required material
1. The UVB sun protection factor, known as “SPF.” The SPF is easy to spot —
simply look for the number on the label which indicates the product’s
degree of effectiveness against UVB rays. The higher the number, the
better the protection. We recommend that children use sunscreen with an
SPF of 30 or more.
2. Photostable protection, which maintains the product’s effectiveness
despite the effect of UV rays. Typically UV rays can alter the properties of
certain sun filters.
3. The presence of effective UVA filters in the ingredients (such as the
Mexoryl® technology for protection against UVA rays).
Discussion and in-class activities
Exercise 4.1
(continued)
“SPF” means “sun protection factor.” It is the degree of protection against UVB rays for the skin. The higher the
number, the better the skin is protected. Since children’s skin is young and sensitive, they should always use a
sunscreen or lotion with an SPF of 30 or more (a higher SPF will provide better protection). The SPF number is
always written on the bottle, to ensure that skin is properly protected. It is also important to apply sunscreen regularly
(every two hours), especially when one sweats a lot or plays in the water.
Exercise 4.2
SPF agent theoretical training
Observation: an important quality for an SPF agent
A good SPF agent always knows how to choose a good sunscreen. Ask your students to look at the bottles of
sunscreen under Exercise 4.2 and circle the two that contain the most effective sunscreen. Ask them to justify their
choices in order to see just how good their sense of observation is and at the same time test their knowledge.
SPF Agent Training Guide
A good sunscreen must also have the following characteristics:
· It must be free of fragrances and dyes so that it does not irritate skin or
attract mosquitoes.
Amongst the bottles shown, find the two that are really effective sunscreens.
Exercise 4.1
Bottle of sunscreen with
an SPF of 30 or more
· It must be water-resistant.
A
B
C
D
E
· It must be recognized by the Canadian Dermatology Association.
SPF
Tips for improving the effectiveness of sunscreen:
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· Apply the sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going outside. Make sure your
skin is dry.
· Apply the sunscreen regularly (every two hours) as well as after
swimming or intense physical activity.
Exercise 4.3
· To ensure that you properly cover your entire body, completely fill your palm
with sunscreen for one application. Use enough to ensure that you truly
benefit from the SPF protection indicated on the bottle.
SPF agent practical training
Sunscreen: applying it well = being well protected
· Apply sunscreen evenly over all exposed body parts including the ears, the
nose, the top of the feet and the back of the neck and knees.
Ask students to take a crayon and colour all of the body parts that the children in the picture should cover with
sunscreen. These obviously include all body parts directly exposed to the sun (the face, not to mention the ears,
neck, arms, hands, legs and feet). Once they have finished, discuss the subject.
· Tanned skin can never replace a good sunscreen. In fact, its sun protection
factor is only the equivalent of SPF 2 or 4. What’s more, a tan shows that the
skin is trying to protect itself and indicates that skin has been damaged.
Exercise 4.1
SPF agent theoretical training
SPF: Sun Protection Factor, a very important code
Sun protection is the focus of our mission and the first order of business is
SPF. Ask your students to take the sunscreen they brought from home and
locate the SPF on the bottle. Ask if someone knows what SPF stands for and
what SPF does? After, explain that they should never use an SPF under 30
and that a higher SPF will provide a better protection.
(continued on page 11)
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Ask your agents-in-training to hand in their guides so that you can correct them and return them on Day 5 of Mission UV.
If you prefer, you can also provide the answers in class and discuss them.
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Day 5
qq Operation spf agent
The accumulation of UV rays on the skin is the main cause of skin cancer. The popularity of sun-destination vacations in
the winter and the appeal of tans only make the problem worse. Let’s not forget that the closer the sun is to the Earth,
the stronger its rays are. This means that at high altitude (e.g.: at the top of a mountain), the sun is stronger than
at low-level altitude (e.g.: at the bottom of a mountain). It is also stronger near the equator (the location of sun
destinations) than at the North and South poles. What’s more, the sun’s rays are more dangerous at mid-day (between
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) than at sunrise or sunset.
Several leading researchers claim that the thinning of the ozone layer has resulted in a greater penetration of UVB rays
targeting the Earth. If people do not adopt healthy and strict suncare regimens, this environmental problem may cause
an increase in skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun.
Discussion and in-class activities
Exercise 5.4
Skill and Knowledge Test to become an official SPF agent
Ask students to complete the knowledge test that will allow them to become official SPF agents (page 13 of the SPF
Agent Training Guide). Tell them that they must answer the questions correctly or else they will have to continue their
training! Don’t forget to wish them luck. (Calculate one point for every right answer.)
1. True or false
Read the following statements carefully. Some are True, others are False. Check the right answers.
Exercise 5.1
Objective
Complete student learning
on sun protection, make sure
students have understood
the information provided
and officially name them
SPF agents
Method of intervention
Demonstration of the sun’s
effects through practical
explanations of the
experiments conducted,
and a fun trivia quiz that
will help students earn their
rank as official SPF agents
SPF agent theoretical training
The SPF agent: a responsible person
Ask your SPF agents what they remember from Mission UV. Finish each
intervention with relevant comments. For example, tell them that, during their
next vacation with their parents, it will be their responsibility — as SPF agents
— to ensure that the entire family is protected from the sun’s harmful effects.
Exercise 5.2
It is important to protect ourselves only in the summer.
B. (true)
Find shady and sheltered spots as much as possible.
C. (true)
The mid-day sun is the strongest and can have very harmful effects.
D. (false)
Apply sunscreen with an SPF lower than 30.
E. (true)
You can protect yourself from the sun by: wearing loose and light clothing that is tightly knit, a
wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses that filter UV rays and by applying sunscreen.
(conclusion of Exercise 1.2 from Day 1)
SPF agent practical training
The sun’s ultraviolet rays: dangerous enemies
It’s now time to remove the newspaper page from the window. As you take
it off, you’ll see a difference between the area exposed to the sun and the
area that was protected by the sheet of paper. Pass the newspaper page
around the classroom so that your students can see the damage caused
by the sun close up. They will easily understand what can happen to their
skin if they do not protect it.
Exercise 5.3
A. (false)
(conclusion of Exercise 2.3 from Day 2)
2. What time is it?
At what time of day are UVA and UVB rays the most dangerous? Circle the right answer.
A. Between 9:00 a.m.
and 1:00 p.m.
B Between 11:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
C. Between 1:00 p.m.
and 6:00 p.m.
3. Sun word jumble
Reorganize the following letters so they make a word.
SPF agent practical training
The skin and the sun: reaction
Ask your students to examine and touch the clay figurine they let dry in the
sun. They will see that it has changed colour and that its surface has
become dry and dusty. If they leave it out in the sun even longer, several
cracks will eventually form.
Compare the clay to skin that becomes dehydrated and rough when
exposed to the sun for too long. Remind your students of the need to protect
their skin with a moisturizing sunscreen and limit the amount of time spent
outside.
(i s n k) Skin
(u n s) Sun
(s y r a) Rays
4. Who am I?
A. (UVB) I am the UV ray that burns the skin.
B. (UVA) I am the UV ray that prematurely ages skin.
C. (30)
I am the minimum SPF you should use as sunscreen.
(Answer key continued on page 14)
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SPF 60 sunscreen
Shade
UVA
6. Name the four ways to protect your skin against UV rays
Protection 1: Wear loose-fitting clothes, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses
Protection 3: Stay in the shade
Protection 4: Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more
Score:
/ 20
To obtain the Mission UV diploma, SPF agents must finish the
test with a minimum score of 10. Those who didn’t succeed
can pass the test again on the website at www.missionuv.com in
the “Youth section” and then obtain the diploma.
If you wish, you can photocopy the Official SPF Agent Diploma from the next
page. You can personalize the diploma by making it out to the name the
student wrote on the first page of his or her guide. Preparing a special
ceremony to award the diplomas is also a great idea.
Important
Mention to your students that they have a first mission to complete as a SPF Super Agent!
This first mission is to teach their family about the benefits of sun protection. The second part of this mission
is to ask their parents to visit missionuv.com and do the Sun-Smart Parents’ Test.
Please note: for every Parents’ Test completed by an adult, your school’s chances to win the SMART Board™
increases!
We appreciate your comments.
To help continualy improve this program, please fill out the online 2010 questionnnaire, under the “Teachers’”
section. You can also send us an email at info@missionuv.com
Thank you!
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Mission UV · Captain’s Guide
We, the undersigned, attest that
Protection 2: Avoid the mid-day sun
Signature of Professor Dermato
Long-sleeved sweater
SPF 2 sunscreen
Sunglasses
Signature of Mission Captain
UVB
Loose-fitting clothes
Hat
Awarded on
Wide-brimmed hat
Mid-day sun
Sunscreen
SPF Super Agent
In each series of words, which one is dangerous to your skin?
has completed and understood the 2010 Mission UV educational program.
In witness whereof, with our sincere congratulations, we bestow upon the abovementioned the title of
5. Find the enemy
By accepting this nomination, the SPF Super Agent agrees to always be careful when out in the sun and to use methods of protection such
as loose clothing made of tightly-woven fabric, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses with a UV filter and a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.
Discussion and in-class activities