Rationale,+Aims+and+Objectives

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Rationale ** Statistics show that at least two in three Australian’s will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of seventy ([]). It has also been recorded that over one thousand Australia’s are treated for skin cancer every day and one thousand six hundred Australian’s die from skin cancer annually ([]). This means Australia contributes to having one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. It has been proven that the major cause of skin cancer is exposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation from the sun’s rays. Whilst this is a daunting fact, it is comforting to know that skin cancer is the foremost preventable form of cancer in Australia ([]). Research shows that childhood and adolescent sun exposure is an important contributing factor to the development of skin cancer ([]). Therefore for the purpose of the primary school setting a focus will be placed upon reducing skin exposure to the sun as a preventable measure in early years. Aims ** The following five fundamental aims underpin the Sunsmart Super Stars program · Increase awareness of the harmful effects of the sun · Educating the practical ways to protect our bodies from the sun · Empower children to make the right choices when under the element of the sun · Implementing a sustainable sun safe program · To have a school full of Sunsmart Super Stars Objectives ** By the end of this unit children will have a thorough understanding of what it means to be sun smart and safe when they are exposed to the element. Through a range of the activities implemented students will be introduced to the five ways to protect themselves from skin cancer, will be aware of the importance of playing in the shade and how to find shady places, being able to choose the correct clothing wear when exposed to UV rays and will have obtained the necessary skills to teach others about sun safety.
 * Rationale, Aims and Objectives**

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