Why Study Mitosis-the good, the bad, and the ugly-cancer basics
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Why Study Mitosis-the good, the bad, the ugly-cancer basics
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Lesson Overview
Briefly describe the lesson here. Our presentation provides an answer to the question of the everyday biology student about why studying mitosis has any relevance for them.
Goals and Objectives
Students will compare the death rates of males and females in lung cancer.
Students will explain the effects of smoking on the macroscopic portions of the lungs
Students will understand the role of genes in the development of cancer
Students will understand how a smoke free life is a part of a cancer free lifestyle Common Misconceptions Students feel that they are invincible, even though students know there is a correlation, they feel it doesn't apply to me.
The Lesson http://teachercenter.insidecancer.org/p/148
Preparation Before class: (documents from Cancer.org.)
Homework handout
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Review cell cycle, and review respiratory structures
During class
Teacher presents the material.
The information can be used to introduce cell signalling
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Time required
One class period
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Glossary
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