Estrogen Linked with Breast Cancer

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Estrogen has links with breast cancer.
This lesson will introduce students to the concept that estrogen is linked to some types of breast cancer, and how that may influence treatment and diagnosis of the breast cancer.
This lesson will introduce students to the concept that estrogen is linked to some types of breast cancer, and how that may influence treatment and diagnosis of the breast cancer.
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'''Goals and Objectives'''
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1. Students will be introduced to the Hallmarks of Cancer.
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2. Students will see that their can be genes that are linked with breast cancer.
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3. Students will see that their seems to be a familial link with breast cancer in some families.
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4. Students will see the role estrogen plays with some types of breast cancer.
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5. Students will look at how diagnosis and treatments for this type of cancer are decided.
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6. Students will look at the ethical and personal issues involved with knowing one has a gene that can determine onset of breast cancer
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Briefly outline the goals and objectives
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'''Common Misconceptions'''
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'''The Lesson'''
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Preparation Before class:''' (materials, handouts etc.)'''
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'''During class'''
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Time required'''
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'''Student Handouts for the Lesson Plan'''
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'''Alternative Assessments'''
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'''Suggestions for Extended Learning'''
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'''Glossary'''
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'''Education Standards'''
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'''Teacher Answer Key'''
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Estrogen has links with breast cancer.

This lesson will introduce students to the concept that estrogen is linked to some types of breast cancer, and how that may influence treatment and diagnosis of the breast cancer.


Goals and Objectives 1. Students will be introduced to the Hallmarks of Cancer. 2. Students will see that their can be genes that are linked with breast cancer. 3. Students will see that their seems to be a familial link with breast cancer in some families. 4. Students will see the role estrogen plays with some types of breast cancer. 5. Students will look at how diagnosis and treatments for this type of cancer are decided. 6. Students will look at the ethical and personal issues involved with knowing one has a gene that can determine onset of breast cancer

Briefly outline the goals and objectives

Common Misconceptions

Describe any common misconceptions this lesson may address


The Lesson

Preparation Before class: (materials, handouts etc.)

Describe any pre-class preparation necessary for the lesson.

During class

Describe the activity. Time required

Estimate the amount of time for each part of the lesson.

Student Handouts for the Lesson Plan

Describe any handouts and provide links to documents that include the handouts. Remember to upload the handouts to the wiki before linking to them.

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.

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