The science of sun care

Before watching 'The science of sun care' film, briefly discuss these questions to get your child thinking about sun safety:

• What is sunburn?
• How do people get sunburn?
• Why is it important to avoid sunburn? It can lead to serious medical conditions later in life

Discussion questions:

After seeing the video, discuss these questions to help increase your child’s understanding of sun safety:

• Talk about why it’s important to avoid sunburn (the potential consequences) and how different skin types are affected by the sun.
• Discuss the different options for sun protection: sun cream, covering up and staying in the shade.