Using Sunscreen

Health and Well-being

Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Learning Objectives
  1. Understand why sunscreen is important for protecting the skin
  2. Identify when sunscreen should be used during outdoor activities
  3. Recognize different types of sunscreen (lotion, spray, stick)
  4. Identify body parts where sunscreen should be applied
  5. Understand how sunscreen may feel and respond appropriately during application
  6. Recognize the importance of reapplying sunscreen when needed
  7. Develop cooperation skills when receiving help from a trusted adult
  8. Understand that using sunscreen is a way to take care of the body

Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2 – Ask and answer questions about information presented orally
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6 – Use words and phrases acquired through conversations

Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2 – Ask and answer questions about spoken and visual information
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 – Use words and phrases acquired through conversations

Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2 – Recount or describe key ideas from information presented orally
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.6 – Use words and phrases acquired through conversations and reading

Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1 – Engage effectively in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.2 – Determine main ideas and supporting details from information presented
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6 – Acquire and use grade-appropriate vocabulary

Grade 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1 – Engage effectively in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.2 – Paraphrase portions of information presented
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6 – Acquire and use grade-appropriate vocabulary

Grade 5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1 – Engage effectively in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.2 – Summarize information presented in diverse formats
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6 – Acquire and use grade-appropriate vocabulary

Grade 6
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1 – Engage effectively in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2 – Interpret information presented in diverse formats
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6 – Acquire and use grade-appropriate vocabulary

Grade 7
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1 – Engage effectively in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.2 – Analyze main ideas and supporting details presented
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.6 – Acquire and use grade-appropriate vocabulary

Grade 8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1 – Engage effectively in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.2 – Analyze purpose and information presented in diverse formats
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.6 – Acquire and use grade-appropriate vocabulary

  • By [date], the student will identify at least 3 situations when sunscreen should be used (e.g., playground, pool, beach) in 4 out of 5 opportunities across 2 consecutive sessions.
  • By [date], the student will identify at least 4 body parts where sunscreen should be applied (e.g., face, arms, legs, neck) in 4 out of 5 opportunities across 2 consecutive sessions.
  • By [date], the student will describe at least 2 reasons why sunscreen is important (e.g., prevents sunburn, keeps skin healthy) using a complete sentence in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
  • By [date], the student will demonstrate understanding of sequencing by ordering 3–4 steps of applying sunscreen with 80% accuracy across 2 consecutive sessions.
  • By [date], the student will answer WH-questions (who, what, when, where, why) related to sunscreen use with 80% accuracy across 2 consecutive sessions.
  • By [date], the student will demonstrate appropriate social/pragmatic behavior by describing or role-playing cooperative behavior during sunscreen application (e.g., staying still, asking for help) in 4 out of 5 opportunities.

Related Companion Activity

Using Sunscreen