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Sun Safety
Your Skin
Your skin can be divided into two layers. The
outer layer is known as the epidermis and the
inner layer is called the dermis.
• Your dermis is a tough, elastic
structure that contains the roots
of your hairs, glands that
produce sweat and oil, blood and
nerves.
• Your epidermis is made up of
cells containing keratin- a
substance that resists heat and
chemicals
epidermis
dermis
Your Skin
Your skin’s pigment cells give your skin its colour and are
located in the growth layer of the epidermis. They produce a
pigment called melanin, which is able to absorb damaging
ultraviolet rays.
Unfortunately a large majority of Australians are unable to
produce enough pigment to protect themselves against harmful
U-V Rays.
Activity: Complete True or False Worksheet
*Skin Cancer*
• Skin Cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the
growth layer of your epidermis.
• Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the
world. This disease affects all age groups from
adolescence upward.
Research has found that if unless you become sun
smart, two out of three people sitting in your classroom
will develop skin cancer in the future (Davies, Hamilton
& Bastone 2000).
Types of Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
• Usually appears on your face
• Round or flattened lump, red, pale or pearly colour and
may have blood vessels on the surface.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
• Appears on areas of skin most exposed to the sun
• Scaly, red areas which may bleed easily
Melanoma:
• Can appear everywhere on the body
• A change in freckle or mole or the appearance of a new
spot- can change shape and colour.
*Signs and Symptoms*
Skin cancers are easy to see and as
soon as you, your friend or parent’s
see one it best to have it checked
out by the doctor as a precaution.
The signs to look out for are:
• A crusty non healing sore
• A small lump that is red and or
pale
• A new spot or freckle that can
change shape or colour
*High Risk People*
• Everyone is at risk of skin cancer, including those who tan
quickly the following people are most at risk:
• Fair skin who burn easily
• With fair or red hair
• Live in a hot climate
• Who spend a lot of time outdoors
• Don’t protect their skin
Risky Business Activity
Draw the table below in your workbooks and in groups of 2
discuss each activity and complete the table
Activity
People Affected
Sun Burn Risk
(list people affected) (High, Medium, Low)
Ways to minimise
the risk
Golf
Both genders;
adolescents adults
Play early in the
morning or late in
the afternoon
Watching the
Cricket at the
MCG (partly
shady)
Swimming
Working
Outdoors
Capture the
Flag at
School
High
SunSmart
To Reduce your risk of skin cancer, the Anti Cancer Council
suggests that you follow the SunSmart guidelines:
• Avoid the sun in the middle of the day
• Wear protective clothing (wide brimmed hat/ long sleeve top
with collar and long pants
• Use very high protection sunscreen 30+
• Re apply sunscreen after swimming or during long periods of
sun
• Wear sunglasses
Go back to your list of positive and negative sun safety
ideas and add these to your positive list
Dear 16 Year Old Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4jgUcxMezM
Watch the Clip above and answer the following questions:
(1) Does melanoma stay in the skin or can it spread?
(2) What was the average age that the people in the clip
diagnosed with melanoma?
(3) What is the message behind this clip?
(4) What does this make you want to do after watching the clip?