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'''Lesson Title'''
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"If you eat that, you'll get cancer!"
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"Cancer:  Causes and Prevention"
'''Lesson Overview'''
'''Lesson Overview'''
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This lesson will give information regarding the role of diet in the development of cancers.  
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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 worrying and concern - due to the fact that so many students will know someone that currently has cancer or has died of cancer.  
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'''Goals and Objectives'''  
'''Goals and Objectives'''  
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This lesson will give information regarding the role of diet in the development of cancers.
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1.  Give students a basic introduction to the hallmarks of cancer.
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2.  Provide an opporunity for students to investigate some of the causes and ways to prevent certain cancers.
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3.  Create a forum in which students can share information and stories in a seminar format.
'''Common Misconceptions'''  
'''Common Misconceptions'''  
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'''During class'''  
'''During class'''  
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Students will view the presentation:  http://teachercenter.insidecancer.org/p/152
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Students will view the presentation:  http://teachercenter.insidecancer.org/p/197 (Class Discussion) and http://teachercenter.insidecancer.org/p/214  (Research Portion)
    
    

Revision as of 22:38, 2 November 2008

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 worrying 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

What role does diet play in the development of cancer?



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 50 minutes.

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.

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