Task+2


 * Task 2- Shade Alert!**

** Did you know Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world? ** This is because many Australians spend a large amount of their time outdoors and while some time in the sun is essential for good health, exposure to the sun’s UV rays can lead to skin damage and skin cancer.

Here is an example of UV rays



Seeking shade is the safest option from protecting ourselves from these UV rays! **But** what type of shade is best?





Which type of shade would you choose, why? ( 10 minutes)

Where can shade be found in your school? In groups of 3-4 students will go to the computers to search for examples highlighting safest places from the sun e.g. under trees ( 10 minutes).

After that students ( still in their group) will create a map or draw a picture of your school, highlighting all the safest places from the sun! ( 25 minutes)

**Your map may look something like this:**