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Goal: Identify the causes of cancer. | Goal: Identify the causes of cancer. | ||
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Objective 1. List three causes of cancer that may be affected by one's lifestyle. | Objective 1. List three causes of cancer that may be affected by one's lifestyle. | ||
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Objective 2. State the percentage of cancer mutations that are inherited. | Objective 2. State the percentage of cancer mutations that are inherited. | ||
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Objective 3. State how the incidence of lung cancer in women parallels to that of men. | Objective 3. State how the incidence of lung cancer in women parallels to that of men. | ||
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Objective 4. List the three major categories of gene types. | Objective 4. List the three major categories of gene types. | ||
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Objective 5. Report on diet factors that may lead to cancer. | Objective 5. Report on diet factors that may lead to cancer. | ||
| - | Objective 6. Define Alflotxin and how it can lead to cancer. | + | |
| + | Objective 6. Define Alflotxin and how it can lead to cancer. | ||
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Objective 7. State how many women will have an HPV infection during their lifetime. | Objective 7. State how many women will have an HPV infection during their lifetime. | ||
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Objective 8. Describe how sunlight afects skin cancers. | Objective 8. Describe how sunlight afects skin cancers. | ||
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Men are more likely to develop cancer from smoking than women. | Men are more likely to develop cancer from smoking than women. | ||
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| + | If your parent has a certain type of cancer, that means that you will develop it as well. | ||
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'''Preparation Before class''': (Review [www.insidecancer.org]) | '''Preparation Before class''': (Review [www.insidecancer.org]) | ||
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Provide three study scenarios on individuals who may be at risk for developing cancer. | Provide three study scenarios on individuals who may be at risk for developing cancer. | ||
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Break up into three groups and have them develop a teaching plan for each scenario on the causes of cancer. | Break up into three groups and have them develop a teaching plan for each scenario on the causes of cancer. | ||
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Scenario 1. A 16 year old who is visiting with his uncle who has just returned from Iraq and has taken up the habit of smoking. | Scenario 1. A 16 year old who is visiting with his uncle who has just returned from Iraq and has taken up the habit of smoking. | ||
| - | Scenario 2. A group of family members are planning a barbeque and everyone is placing their order for how the meat should be cooked. | + | |
| + | Scenario 2. A group of family members are planning a barbeque and everyone is placing their order for how the meat should be cooked. | ||
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Scenario 3. A girl's mother has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The young girl is very upset and thinks she will develop cancer herself. | Scenario 3. A girl's mother has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The young girl is very upset and thinks she will develop cancer herself. | ||
'''Alternative Assessments''' | '''Alternative Assessments''' | ||
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Describe any alternative activities or assessments you may have developed. | Describe any alternative activities or assessments you may have developed. | ||
Current revision
Causes of Cancer
Lesson Overview Causes of Cancer.
Goals and Objectives
Target population: High School students.
Goal: Identify the causes of cancer.
By the end of this lesson the student will be able to:
Objective 1. List three causes of cancer that may be affected by one's lifestyle.
Objective 2. State the percentage of cancer mutations that are inherited.
Objective 3. State how the incidence of lung cancer in women parallels to that of men.
Objective 4. List the three major categories of gene types.
Objective 5. Report on diet factors that may lead to cancer.
Objective 6. Define Alflotxin and how it can lead to cancer.
Objective 7. State how many women will have an HPV infection during their lifetime.
Objective 8. Describe how sunlight afects skin cancers.
Common Misconceptions
Men are more likely to develop cancer from smoking than women.
If your parent has a certain type of cancer, that means that you will develop it as well.
Preparation Before class: (Review [www.insidecancer.org])
Presentation
[Pelayo's Lesson][1]
During class
Provide three study scenarios on individuals who may be at risk for developing cancer.
Break up into three groups and have them develop a teaching plan for each scenario on the causes of cancer.
Time required
15 minutes for preparation, 10 minutes each to deliver summary.
Student Handouts for the Lesson Plan
Scenario 1. A 16 year old who is visiting with his uncle who has just returned from Iraq and has taken up the habit of smoking.
Scenario 2. A group of family members are planning a barbeque and everyone is placing their order for how the meat should be cooked.
Scenario 3. A girl's mother has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The young girl is very upset and thinks she will develop cancer herself.
Alternative Assessments
Describe any alternative activities or assessments you may have developed.
Suggestions for Extended Learning
Suggest any extensions to the lesson.
Glossary -
Define any terms that may need elaboration.
Education Standards
Please align your lesson plan with any education standards that apply.
Teacher Answer Key
Include a teacher answer key when applicable.
