ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (6) 22 :

6.8.1) State a health-enhancing position and support it with accurate information.

Example: applying sunscreen has been proven to help prevent skin cancer

This video describes which level of sunscreen best protects skin from the harmful effects of the Sun’s rays. In this Dragonfly TV video, there are some boys that order a set of special water bottles designed to change color when exposed to ultraviolet rays. Next, the boys apply olive oil, shortening, and three sunscreens of different sun protection factors (SPF) to the bottles and gauge how well the applications work. The boys ultimately learn that the higher the SPF, the better the protection.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (6) 22 :

6.8.1) State a health-enhancing position and support it with accurate information.

Example: applying sunscreen has been proven to help prevent skin cancer

The weather is warming up, the days are longer and there's more time to be outside doing all kinds of fun things!  But if you're going to be out in the sun, especially on a hot day, you need to stay safe. This resource will tell you how.

This article discusses the prime time to stay out of the sun, hydration, and sunscreen. 

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (6) 22 :

6.8.1) State a health-enhancing position and support it with accurate information.

Example: applying sunscreen has been proven to help prevent skin cancer

[HE] HED (9-12) 13 :

HE.3.1) Evaluate the accessibility and validity of health information, products, and services.

Example: determining the credibility of resources both online and offline

[HE] HED (9-12) 29 :

HE.7.1) Analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health.

a. Describe healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.

Examples: effective communication skills and safety techniques, reading and understanding medicine labels, immunizations, wellness checkups and compliance

b. Identify negative behaviors that increase health risks to self and others.

Examples: distracted driving, drinking and driving, illegal drug use, vaping, smoking, unprotected sex, behaviors resulting in intentional or unintentional injuries, poor eating habits, physical inactivity

c. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of both parents in teen parenting.

Examples: shared responsibilities; social, financial and educational challenges

The Skin Cancer Foundation has developed the free Sun Smart U education program to help teachers expose students to the importance of sun protection and give them the tools they need to prevent skin cancer.

Sun Smart U is consistent with the CDC’s National Health Education Standards for middle school and high school students. The interactive lesson plan features true stories from young skin cancer survivors, medically reviewed Prevention Guidelines, handouts and activities, and can be taught in one or two class periods. Sun Smart U is available in a variety of formats.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.