Identify the following signs commonly seen around water environments

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Identify the following marine animals commonly seen around beach or deep water environments

What are the possible risks at these different water environments?

Risk Description of risk e.g. what are signs / symptoms

Strategies to avoid Treatment

Sunburn - skin is burnt after over- exposure to sun. Skin will be red and may even blister. It will be sore to touch. - More likely to happen in summer- people with fair skin at greater risk

- wear sunscreen- wear long sleeved shirt and broad brimmed hat- stay out of sun between 11am and 3pm- use shade tent- wear a rashie when in water

- apply cool cloth to skin that is sunburnt- drink lots of water- avoid hot water on skin- creams and moisturisers can ease discomfort- if serious burn, see doctor

Being caught in ripBluebottle stingSpinal injury

Shark bite Cuts and grazes(eg from sharp rocks, being hit by board etc)

Beach safety and rips

After watching the video on rips, copy the following sentences into your book and complete each one.

A rip is a powerful, narrow channel of fast moving water found at beaches.Things to look for to help you spot a rip are;- _______________- _______________- _______________If a swimmer is caught in a rip they should_______________ because _______________

The most dangerous thing to do in a rip is(i) _______________(ii) _______________

Rips can look like the safest place to swim because ________

2 reasons that people need to swim between the red and yellow flags are __________

When there are no flags on the beach the best advice is __________ because ______________

SKIN CANCER - TRUE / FALSE QUIZ

UV radiation from the sun and other sources causes skin cancer and eye damage. UV radiation is present in the sun’s rays all year round.

In Australia over ¼ of a million people will develop skin cancer each year.

Getting sunburnt occasionally does not harm your skin.

UV radiation is at its strongest in January.

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world.

Skin cancer can be cured if detected early.

Overexposure to the sun as a child and teenager increase the risk of skin cancer later in life

People who have olive or dark skin can not get skin cancer.

You are completely protected from UV radiation when you are in the shade.

SKIN CANCER - TRUE / FALSE QUIZ

UV radiation from the sun and other sources causes skin cancer and eye damage. TRUE

UV radiation is present in the sun’s rays all year round. TRUE

In Australia over ¼ of a million people will develop skin cancer each year.TRUE

Getting sunburnt occasionally does not harm your skin.

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UV radiation is at its strongest in January. TRUE

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. TRUE

Skin cancer can be cured if detected early. TRUE

Overexposure to the sun as a child and teenager increase the risk of skin cancer later in life TRUE

People who have olive or dark skin can not get skin cancer. FALSE

You are completely protected from UV radiation when you are in the shade.FALSE

Skin cancer can grow when the cells that make up our skin are damaged causing them to grow ________________.

Each time skin is exposed to ______________ (UV) radiation, changes take place in the structure and function of our skin cells. Over time, the skin can become ______________ damaged and the damage will ___________ with each exposure.

Every additional decade of overexposure to UV further ____________ your risk of skin cancer. Increased use of sun ______________ against sun exposure will help prevent skin cancer at any ______. By reducing recreational sun exposure at any age, the risk of __________ will also be reduced.

All _________ types can be damaged by exposure to UV radiation. People with skin types that are less likely to burn can still receive enough UV exposure to risk developing skin cancer.

About skin cancer

Skin cancer can grow when the cells that make up our skin are damaged causing them to grow abnormally.

Each time skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, changes take place in the structure and function of our skin cells. Over time, the skin can become permanently damaged and the damage will worsen with each exposure.

Every additional decade of overexposure to UV further increases your risk of skin cancer. Increased use of sun protection against sun exposure will help prevent skin cancer at any age. By reducing recreational sun exposure at any age, the risk of melanoma will also be reduced.

All skin types can be damaged by exposure to UV radiation. People with skin types that are less likely to burn can still receive enough UV exposure to risk developing skin cancer.

sunsmart.com.au

Can we judge the level of UV radiation from the

temperature?

bom.gov.au