Sun Safety
Bug Safety
Tick Safety
Summer Safety
Video Questions
100
What is the name of the stuff you put on your skin to avoid a sunburn?
Sunscreen
100
What is the most common bug in the summer that bites?
A mosquito
100
Where do ticks live?
In tall grass, wooded area, areas with shrubbery.
100
What should you always apply to your skin when you go outside in the sun.
Sunscreen - at least SPF 30
100
When are mosquitos most active...
At dawn when it starts to get light out in the morning or at dusk when it starts to get dark in the evening?
At dusk when the sun starts to set and it starts to get dark out.
200
How often should you reapply sunscreen?
About every 2 hours (earlier if you go swimming)
200
What should you wear to prevent insect bites?
Bug spray/Insect repellent
200
Who should you tell if you find a tick on your skin and why?
A parent/guardian, house staff or nurse. Ticks carry viruses that can make us sick.
200
True or False
Its OK to go swimming when it's thundering and lightening.
False!
You should stay inside for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder clap.
200
What's a good thing to use to make a mosquito bite feel better?
Ice - it stops the itch
300
Between what times is the sun the strongest?
10 am - 4 pm
300
What kind of stinging insects should you be careful of during the summer?
Hornets, wasps and some species of bees
300
True or False
You should yank out a tick with your fingers if you find one on your body.
False!
You should use tweezers to get it out, and make sure to remove the body and head of the tick.
300
What is something you should ALWAYS drink on a hot summer day?
Water!
300
Yes or No
Should you scratch a mosquito bite?
No - scratching will make it itch more
400
How quickly can a sunburn begin?
As soon as 10 minutes!
400
What should you carry if you are allergic to insect bites or bee stings?
An EpiPen
400
What should you do after a tick is removed from your skin?
Clean the area with rubbing alcohol or wash with soap and water.
400
What kind of clothing is more protective during hot, sunny days...
Light-colored clothing or dark-colored clothing?
Light-colored, loose fitting clothing
400
TRUE or FALSE
Should you check for ticks after walking in tall grass, or in shrubbery, or in the woods?
TRUE
500
Should you look for a sunny spot or a shady spot on a hot day?
A shady spot!
500
What should you do if you find yourself around a beehive or wasp nest?
Remain calm and slowly walk away
500
Where do ticks like to hide on your body?
Head, hair, armpits, underwear
Knees, feet, elbows, and toes
500
What clothing accessories are a great way to protect you from the sun?
Sunglasses, wide brim hat, neck fan
500
What are some shady places to go when it's sunny out?
Trees, umbrellas, canopies, tents, gazebos