What is it called when our bodies lose too much water?
Dehydration
True or False? When you are dehydrated, you begin to feel sick.
True
Name two things you can do to stay hydrated.
Drink plenty of liquids, eat snacks with high water content.
True or False? Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are both caused by spending too much time in high temperatures.
True!
Name 3 symptoms of heat exhaustion.
Sweating. headache, cramps, pale skin, vomiting, etc.
What should you do if you have symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Shady area, fan, air conditioning, drink cool water
Which illness is more serious, heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
Heat stroke is more serious.
Name 3 symptoms of heat stroke.
103 degree temp, red skin, no sweating, seizure, nausea
True or False? If someone is suffering from heat stroke, you should call 911.
True! Get them out of the heat, cool the skin with cool water and call 911.
Is it ever okay to leave a person or pet in a hot car?
No! You should never leave anyone in the car on a hot day!
List 3 ways to protect yourself from the sun.
Stay in between 10am and 3pm, sunblock, glasses, hat, SPF clothing.
True or False? Sunburn causes damage to your skin.
True. Skin gets red, hot to the touch and may blister and peel.
Sunblock should be at least SPF 30 and should be applied how often?
Every two hours, but wait 20 minutes before going in the water.
Name 4 body parts where people forget to apply sunblock.
Feet, hands, ears and nose.
True or False? Using sunblock can prevent attacks from Godzilla.
False, Godzilla's not real! But sunblock can help prevent skin cancer!
List 3 pool safety rules.
Learn to swim, no diving in shallow water, never swim alone, swim in supervised areas.
