Sun Safety
What do you put on your skin before going into the sun?
Sunscreen
What must you wear when on a bike, scooter, roller blades or a skate board to keep yourself safe?
A helmet
What should you wear on your face in public to stop germs?
a mask
TRUE : I can swim without a lifeguard present because I am a good swimmer.
FALSE. No matter your swimming abilities it is important to have a lifeguard there for safety.
Besides applying sunscreen, what can you do to protect yourself from the sun?
TRUE or FALSE: you should go up to strangers in public
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE: touching your eyes, nose and face will increase your risk of getting sick?
TRUE! avoid touching your face and always sanitize and wash your hands often.
TRUE or FALSE: the more you sweat, the more water you need to drink.
TRUE or FALSE: All skin colors can get a sun burn.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: if you pull your pets tail or pet them too hard, they could hurt you.
TRUE: animals have emotions just like humans. They are not able to use their words like we can. If you do not give your cat attention appropriately, may cause them to scratch or bite you.
You were outside playing and accidentally cut your foot on a branch. What is the first thing you should do to prevent an infection?
wash with mild soap and water.
If you are on or in a body of water (lake or ocean), what is something you need to wear for safety?
Life jacket.
TRUE or FALSE: you are supposed to reapply sunscreen every 1-2 hours
TRUE! Most sunscreen bottles tell you how long it last in the sun (Ex: 80 minutes).
You are at the park and see someone walking their dog. It is the cutest dog you have ever seen! what is the first thing you must do?
keep your distance and just look at the dog or with the permission of the adult you are with, ask the owner if the dog is friendly and if you can pet them.
Demonstrate or describe how you put on a mask.
TAP takes you on a field trip to a public pool. You want to play with your friends in the pool and begin to splash push each other under water. is this safe?
This is NOT safe. We should not be pushing or putting our hands on our peers, especially in the pool. Even if you can touch the ground, wrestling around in that setting can cause an accident.
Why are there different numbers on sunscreen bottles?
higher the number, the stronger the SPF (sun protection factor)
What should you do if you get lost in public?
stay where you are. If you see any other families with kids nearby, you can ask her for help but remember to stay where you are and do not go with them. If you are in a store, it is important to know where the service desk is: you can go up to the person working and have them page your family member to reunite. You may have your own safety plan with your family: it may be important to make a plan!
TRUE or FALSE: you can contract coronavirus just from walking by someone
FALSE. According to the CDC, the increase risk is when you are in close contact (closer than 6 feet) next to someone for 10 or more minutes. This causes increased germs to spread between people. You can safely pass someone in the store, just be mindful of how close your are to people in public.
What is the minimum amount of water a person can drown in?
1-2 inches of water.