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Lesson Title

"Cancer: Causes and Prevention"

Lesson Overview

This lesson will give students a basic introduction to cancer. It will also allow students to investigate a few of the causes and ways to prevent certain cancers. Sometimes the introduction of the topic causes a lot of worry and concern - due to the fact that so many students will know someone that currently has cancer or has died of cancer.

Goals and Objectives

1. Give students a basic introduction to the hallmarks of cancer. 2. Provide an opporunity for students to investigate some of the causes and ways to prevent certain cancers. 3. Create a forum in which students can share information and stories in a seminar format.

Common Misconceptions

I have had students in the past explain on tests that you "catch" cancer.....I'm not sure if they think that you can catch it like a cold - or that they are still unsure of what cancer actually is.

The Lesson

Preparation Before class: (materials, handouts etc.)

TBD

During class

Students will view the presentation: http://teachercenter.insidecancer.org/p/197 (Class Discussion) and http://teachercenter.insidecancer.org/p/214 (Research Portion)

Time required

Presentation time with discussion is estimated at 30 minutes. Time spent in the library might be 40 minutes. The rest of the research would be at home.

Student Handouts for the Lesson Plan

TBD

Suggestions for Extended Learning

TBD

Glossary

Define any terms that may need elaboration.

Education Standards

Please align your lesson plan with any education standards that apply.