How it works
Chapters overview
- The effects of the sun on health : positive and negative impact on our skin and our eyes
- The different skin colors : how they react to the sunlight, where they come from
- Sun, light and shadow : what the UV are, how their intensity change in a year
- How to protect against sun agression
- Becoming a prevention actor for family and friends
2 turnkey modules for 2 levels
- Age 4-8 / 8 sessions + 1 opt : Sun and Health, Sun and shadow, Sun and protection, Becoming a prevention actor, Evaluation
- Age 9-13 / 10 sessions + 3 opt : Sun and Health, Sun and UV, Sun and atmosphere Protection, Becoming a prevention actor, Evaluation
Don’t worry, it’s easy
- The programi is designed for all teachers, whether or not they have a background in science
- Every step is described and illustrated
- Specific objectives, length, materials, procedures, and ideas are laid out for each of the 10 lessons
- UV paper and photocopy masters come with or without the guide
- The guide enable teachers to receive the training they need to answer their students’ countless questions
It’s more than science and sun prevention
- Hans-on and mind-on learning
- Activities are interdisciplinary and present many opportunities for cross-curricular integration (science, geography, math, languages)
- The themes are aligned with department of education standards for the elementary years
- Furthermore, the sun, which is the object of fascination and dreams, lends itself to numerous other disciplines (literature, energy, astronomy, arts …)