Health: Three Basic Sun Protection Actions (Slip, Slop, Slap) Practice
Practice choosing smart ways to protect your skin from the sun
Health: Three Basic Sun Protection Actions (Slip, Slop, Slap) Practice
Practice choosing smart ways to protect your skin from the sun
Health - Grade 4-5
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Write what each word means in the sun safety phrase: Slip, Slop, Slap.
Each word is an action that helps protect your skin from the sun.
Slip means slip on a shirt or other protective clothing. Slop means slop on sunscreen. Slap means slap on a hat. - 2
Maya is going to play soccer outside at noon. She wears a tank top, forgets sunscreen, and does not bring a hat. Name one Slip, one Slop, and one Slap action she should take before playing.
Maya should slip on a shirt that covers more skin, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat before playing soccer. - 3
Choose the best example of Slop: A. Put on a wide-brimmed hat. B. Put sunscreen on exposed skin. C. Wear a long-sleeved shirt. Explain your choice.
Slop is the action that uses sunscreen.
The best example of Slop is B, put sunscreen on exposed skin, because Slop means applying sunscreen. - 4
Choose the best example of Slip: A. Wear a shirt that covers your shoulders. B. Drink a glass of water. C. Stand on hot sand. Explain your choice.
The best example of Slip is A, wear a shirt that covers your shoulders, because Slip means putting on protective clothing. - 5
Choose the best example of Slap: A. Put on sunglasses. B. Put on a hat. C. Put sunscreen on your arms. Explain your choice.
Think about what you can wear on your head.
The best example of Slap is B, put on a hat, because Slap means putting on a hat to help shade your face, ears, and neck. - 6
Liam says, "I put sunscreen on my face, so I do not need a shirt or hat." Explain why his plan is not complete.
Liam's plan is not complete because sunscreen is only the Slop action. He should also Slip on protective clothing and Slap on a hat for better sun protection. - 7
Look at the beach bag items: T-shirt, sunscreen, baseball cap, towel, and toy shovel. Sort the sun protection items into Slip, Slop, and Slap.
Match each item to the action it helps you do.
The T-shirt belongs with Slip, the sunscreen belongs with Slop, and the baseball cap belongs with Slap. The towel and toy shovel are not part of Slip, Slop, Slap. - 8
A class is going on a sunny field trip. Write a three-step checklist using Slip, Slop, Slap before students leave school.
A good checklist is: Slip on a shirt or protective clothing, Slop on sunscreen, and Slap on a hat before going outside. - 9
Which outfit gives better sun protection for a sunny walk: Outfit A has a sleeveless shirt and no hat. Outfit B has a short-sleeved shirt, sunscreen, and a wide-brimmed hat. Explain your answer using Slip, Slop, Slap.
The best choice should include all three actions.
Outfit B gives better sun protection because it includes Slip with a shirt, Slop with sunscreen, and Slap with a wide-brimmed hat. - 10
True or false: Slap means putting on a hat to help protect your face, ears, and neck from the sun. Explain your answer.
True. Slap means putting on a hat, and a hat can help shade parts of the head and neck from the sun. - 11
Jada is wearing a hat and sunscreen, but her shoulders are uncovered. Which Slip, Slop, Slap action is missing, and what should she do?
Look for the action that protects skin with clothing.
Jada is missing Slip. She should slip on a shirt or cover-up that protects her shoulders from the sun. - 12
Write a short reminder sign for a playground that teaches younger students the three sun protection actions.
Make the sign short, friendly, and easy to remember.
A good reminder sign could say, "Before you play in the sun, remember to Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, and Slap on a hat."