Protecting Eyes from Sunlight
Recognise that light from the sun can be dangerous and that there are ways to protect eyes
What a learner can do afterwards
- State that looking directly at the sun can damage eyes permanently
- Name at least two ways to protect eyes from bright sunlight (sunglasses, hat, shade)
- Explain that the sun is an extremely bright light source unlike any artificial light
The lesson
The sun is the brightest light you will ever see. Looking straight at it, even for a few seconds, can hurt your eyes and cause damage that never goes away.
A lamp, a flashlight, even car headlights are bright, but none of them come close to the sun. The sun is a giant star made of super-hot gas, and its light is far stronger than any light we make on Earth.
Every day before playing outside, Priya puts on her sunglasses and a hat with a wide brim. When the sun feels too strong, she moves to the shade under a tree. These three things keep her eyes safe and comfortable.
On bright days, protect your eyes with sunglasses, a hat, or shade. Never look straight at the sun, not even for a quick peek.
The sun is far too bright to look at directly, so protect your eyes with sunglasses, a hat, or shade.
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