Blast the sun damage like an asteroid.
It's 1979, and Asteroids by Atari has just blasted into Arcades, allowing gamers to take charge of a tiny (triangle) spaceship, and shoot at encroaching asteroids.
Today, we're using this strategy to learn about skin damage - You'll watch videos, blast harmful skin irritants and sun rays, and do a spot checker game.
Complete all requirements to earn 3 Barry Bucks.
You'll be entered to win: a SunBum Sunscreen Pack
Game Levels
Activity 1: Watch these Videos
First up, let's do a quick intro to the topic of occupational & sun skin safety.
Watch the two selected short videos then move along to the next activity.
Activity 2: Blast the Asteroids
Below you will find 8 incoming asteroids. It's your job to decide if that asteroid is a danger to you (Blast it!) or if it will be no big deal.
Think about each asteroid's title, choose if you will blast it, and then hover to see if you made the right decision to save yourself (and earth!)
Incoming: A day in the sun with 15SPF sunscreen.
DANGER!
Blast that asteroid. You should use at least 30SPF.
Incoming: Sunscreen found in your car from last summer.
DANGER!
Blast that asteroid.
Heat can break down subscreen's effectiveness.
Incoming: Gloved hands using a product marked "corrosive."
YOU'RE SAFE!
That asteroid will miss.
Gloves should be worn when using corrosive products.
Incoming: A person welding in a sleeveless tee.
DANGER!
Blast that asteroid.
Exposed skin can be burned by sparks.
Incoming: Wearing a wide-brim hat all day.
YOU'RE SAFE!
That asteroid will miss.
Wearing a wide-brim hat all day is a great idea.
Incoming: Cleaning chemicals off hands with santizer.
DANGER!
Blast that asteroid. Sanitzer will not get chemicals off the hands.
Incoming: Handling raw materials with a small cut.
DANGER!
Blast that asteroid. Any open wound can become infected.
Incoming: Using industrial solvents to wash your hands.
DANGER!
Blast that asteroid. Industrial solvents can strip your hand's protective oils.
3. Spot the Dot Game - Skin Cancer
This game teaches you the ABCDE-method for checking moles for skin cancer.
This stands for: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, and Evolving.
Play through the first 5 levels of the game below, clicking on the moles that represent these symptoms. Try to get 250 points!
If the webgame is not embedded above, click here: Check a Mole
Just for Fun: Watch a Playthrough!
Absolutely no pressure to watch this, but if you're curious about what Asteroids looks like, here's a playthrough on Youtube!
Ready to Earn Barry Bucks?
Once you have completed all of the required activities, click the button below to turn in the form to earn your bucks!
Note: We do not claim to have created Asteroids.
Asteroids is a registered trademark of Atari.