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Which subject	Health
What topic	Sun Safety
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
What curriculum
Include full script
Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slide templates
Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Topic

Sun Safety

Objectives

• Understand the importance of sun safety and prevention of sunburn.
• Identify ways to protect oneself from harmful UV rays.
• Develop a sun safety plan for outdoor activities.

Materials

• Projector and screen (for presentation)
• Slide presentation on sun safety
• Handouts with sun safety tips and a sun safety plan template
• Markers, colored pencils, and paper
• Sunscreen (as a demonstration, if possible)
• UV-sensitive beads (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Year 5

Subject

Health

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with health education standards focused on personal safety and wellness, emphasizing the importance of sun safety habits.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the topic of sun safety. Ask students what they know about sun safety and discuss the consequences of sun exposure.
2	Importance of Sun Safety	10 minutes	Present slides on the harmful effects of UV rays, including sunburn, skin damage, and long-term risks. Encourage student interaction through questions.
3	Sun Safety Strategies	10 minutes	Discuss various sun safety practices such as wearing sunscreen, protective clothing, and seeking shade. Hand out tip sheets and engage students in brainstorming additional strategies.
4	Developing a Sun Safety Plan	5 minutes	Guide students in creating a simple sun safety plan for an outdoor activity (e.g., a picnic, sports day). Use the provided template for students to write down their plans.
5	Review and Homework Assignment	5 minutes	Recap the key points of sun safety discussed in the lesson. Assign students to share their sun safety plan with their family and have them fill out a reflection sheet for the next class. Instruct students not to present it in class.

Homework

• Create a sun safety plan for a family outing and fill out the provided reflection sheet. Submit the reflection sheet in the next class without oral presentation.

Additional Considerations

• Encourage students to bring any sun safety products (like their sunscreen) to discuss the importance of checking expiry dates.
• Monitor any allergies to sunscreen or other materials during the lesson.

Lesson script