Discuss the ways that the sun's rays are both helpful and harmful. The sun's rays help us by providing warmth, vitamin D and helping plants to make food. Because the sun's rays can also be harmful, people should do some things to protect themselves. Stay in the shade during the middle of the day when the rays are the strongest. Keep skin covered when outdoors.
Sun damage can occur through clothing, although the clothing does offer some protection.
If light can get through the fabric, so can the sun. Reflect, summarize and discuss. Show students the magazine pictures and have them tell if the people have sufficient protection. Ask what the people in the pictures could do to protect their exposed skin. Permission is granted to reproduce for educational non-commercial uses if this message is shown.