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Summer Safety: Including Water and Sun Safety

Summer fun involves safety in the sun and in the water, and so we've gathered some online resources to support your units on this popular topic Summer Safety: Including Water and Sun Safety. SCIS 1525200

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Summer Safety

American site that provides links to articles about summer safety covering topics such as; food, swimming pools, sun, sea, cars, and heat exhaustion. Includes a quiz, tips, and advice for parents.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate, secondary
http://pediatrics.about.com/lr/summer_safety/68214/1/

Water Safety NZ

This site has been developed to provide essential information all New Zealanders need to know for a safe time in and out of the water.Includes WaterWise learning programmes for schools. There is also a Māori Water Safety website.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate, secondary
http://www.watersafety.org.nz/directory/index.aspx

Sunsmart

A New Zealand site with information about being sun smart, and preventing skin cancer. Also includes a FAQ and links to related sites.


Suggested level: primary, intermediate, secondary
http://www.sunsmart.org.nz/

Sun Safety

Sun safety information from the American Cancer Society. Includes facts, and prevention advice on skin cancer.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate, secondary
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/ped_7.asp