Sunscreen in Schools

Applicable Law

• IC 20-34-3-22

Guidance Materials

• Indiana Academy of Dermatology Guidance – How to Choose a Sunscreen
• Fact Sheet – How to Select a Sunscreen
• FAQ Document – How to Apply Sunscreen
• Video: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer

Fact Sheets

• Sunscreen, UV Protection and Skin Cancer Risk – Grades K-8
  • Children and Skin Cancer
  • FAQ’s About Sun Safety
  • Sun Safety Awareness
  • Protect Your Skin Naturally
  • Athletes and Skin Cancer
  • 10 Skin Cancer Myths – Debunked

• Sunscreen, UV Protection, Tanning and Skin Cancer Risk – Grades 9-12
  • Skin Cancer Fact Sheet
  • Athletes and Skin Cancer
  • Treatable-Beatable Flyer
  • Treatable-Beatable Flyer (Spanish)
  • How to Spot Cancer
  • 10 Skin Cancer Myths
  • Tanning Truths
  • Sun is Hot, Skin Cancer is Not

Educational Materials

• MD Anderson’s “Sunbeatables” Program (Pre-K through 1st grade) – evidence-based curriculum teaches young children about sun protection and promotes sun safety behaviors in an effort to reduce their lifetime risk of developing skin cancer. Lesson plans, activities, toolkits, and teacher guides are available at https://sunbeatables.org

• Outrun the Sun (Pre-Kindergarten)
  • Curriculum Activities for Pre-Kindergarten
  • Play It Safe in the Sun
  • Sun Safety Item
  • Sun Safe Kid

• Spot Skin Cancer Resources from the American Academy of Dermatology (Grades K-5)
  • Children’s Sun Safety Toolkit
  • Zoo Scavenger Hunt
  • Children’s Stickers

• Outrun the Sun (Grades K-2)
  • Curriculum Activities for Grades K-2
  • Primary Songs
  • High Five of Sun Safety Pledge
  • Three Shirts Coloring Page

• Outrun the Sun (Grades 3-5)
  • Curricular Activities for Grades 3-5
  • Sunscreen Reminders

• Outrun the Sun (Middle School)
  • Lesson 1
  • Lesson 2
  • Lesson 3
  • Lesson 4
  • One Week of Lesson Plans
  • UV Forecast Chart
  • UV Blank Chart
  • Crossword Puzzle
  • Sun Safety Quiz
  • Sun Safety Answer Sheet

• Outrun the Sun (High School)
  • Curriculum Activities for High School
  • Internet Scavenger Hunt
  • Sun Safety Quiz and Answer Sheet
  • UV Index Scale

Additional Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – features basic information, sun safety, statistics, and tips for schools: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/
• SunWise (Grades K-8) – an educational program and toolkit created to teach children about ozone, UV radiation, and health effects of overexposure to UV. Materials are easily downloadable and available in English and Spanish: https://www.neefusa.org/sunwise