Resources  for Schools

Sun Safety

Programs and Tools

Sun Safety Interactive Quiz
Assess "Sun Safety" sense by answering these true and false questions.

Sun Safety Poster
Poster lists ways to protect yourself while working or playing in the sun.

The Healthy School Guidelines Toolbox (2nd Edition)
A guide to creating school health policies that will make it easy for students to be active, eat well and be sun safe. Includes healthy fundraising ideas.

Sun Safety Information Guide for Schools
Guide contains facts and tips to assist you to bring “sun safety as a lifestyle choice” alive in your school.

Health Canada UV Index Sun Awareness Program
Program is aimed at elementary and high school teachers to teach students how to use the UV index to protect themselves from the sun’s harmful UV rays..

World Health Organization Sun Protection A Primary Teaching Resource
A comprehensive package of materials for children’s sun protection education including a guide to establish a school program, ready-made teaching activities and program evaluation resources.

Canadian Cancer Society Sun Sense
Comprehensive resources aimed to reduce your risk of acquiring skin cancer.

SunSmart
The Cancer Council Victoria’s internationally recognised skin cancer prevention program including the Slip! Slop! Slap! campaign.

Toronto Public Health Department
Sunburn - Prevention and Treatment grade 6 lesson plans

Toronto Public Health Department
Sun Safety Information Guide for Schools – facts and tips to help bring “sun safety” alive in your school (awareness, education, promotion, outdoor programs)

Additional Resources

• Cancer Prevention
• Canadian Cancer Society Sun Sense
• Canadian Dermatology Association
• Newsletter Inserts Sun Awareness and Sun Sense

Additional curriculum resources