Current Affairs

Task 1: Let’s begin by looking at today’s current affairs.

Watch todays bulletin by using the link below;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/news/watch_newsround

 

Task 2:

Discuss with your pod, or family at home what you have seen.

You might discuss:

Do any of the reports surprise you?

Do you agree/disagree with any of the reports?

Which one was the most interesting?

Did the bulletin give you all the information you wanted? If not, what questions do you have?

 

Task 3:

This week we are going to be looking at the Sun Safety.

Its nearly the end of term and you might find yourself enjoying the sunshine a bit more.

The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be dangerous if you don’t protect yourself.

It is also important to remember that the UV light can damage your skin – even if it is cloudy!

 

Follow the PowerPoint.

Discuss in your Pod or with your family at home the questions that come up.

 

Have a look at the NHS website for more information on sun safety - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

 

Extension: - Choose at least one of the following tasks

• Design an information page or mini booklet telling people how to keep safe in the sun.
  • SMART sun safety
  • UV rays
  • Did you know facts
  • Sun cream SPF and star ratings
  • Decide whether your poster should be aimed at younger children, older children, or adults.

 

• Create a check list for things to pack in your bag – ready for a day in the sun.
• Write an acrostic poem about sun safety.
• Design a poster showing someone who is ready to be safe in the sun.
• Create a wordsearch or crossword whereby the answers are linked to sun safety.

 

*All information needed to complete these tasks are within the PowerPoint and NHS website*