Environment Canada UV Resources

Web Sites

• UV Index main site
• Health Canada UV Index Sun Awareness Program
• Ozone and Ultraviolet research and monitoring
• The UV Index poster – describes the UV Index and the recommended sun protection actions for the various levels of the Index
• Sky Watchers is an interactive educational program of weather-related activities for elementary schools, designed specifically to support the science curriculum. Printed materials and weather instruments may be ordered from the Skywatchers website. Electronic versions of the resources may be downloaded directly from the site.
  • Chapter 6 of the Skywatchers manual covers UV radiation, the UV Index and sun protection.
  • Skywatchers classroom activities 19 through 23 focus on UV measurement and the degree of UV protection provided by shade, sunglasses and fabrics.
    

last reviewed: August 10, 2011