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'''Lesson Overview'''
'''Lesson Overview'''
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How to create a lesson.
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Causes of Cancer.
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'''Goals and Objectives'''
'''Goals and Objectives'''
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Goal: To create a lesson plan.
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Target population: High School students.
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Objective: Develop a plan by the end of the day.
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Goal: Identify the causes of cancer.
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By the end of this lesson the student will be able to;
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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.
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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.
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Objective 5. Report on diet factors that may lead to cancer.
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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.
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Objective 8. Describe how sunlight afects skin cancers.  
'''Common Misconceptions'''
'''Common Misconceptions'''
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Describe any common misconceptions this lesson may address
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Men are more likely to develop cancer from smoking than women.
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'''The Lesson'''
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'''Present Pelayo's Lesson'''
   
   
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'''Preparation Before class''': (materials, handouts etc.)
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'''Preparation Before class''': (Review [www.insidecancer.org])
Describe any pre-class preparation necessary for the lesson.
Describe any pre-class preparation necessary for the lesson.
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'''During class'''
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Describe the activity.
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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.
'''Time required'''
'''Time required'''
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Estimate the amount of time for each part of the lesson.
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15 minutes.
'''Student Handouts for the Lesson Plan'''
'''Student Handouts for the Lesson Plan'''
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Describe any handouts and provide links to documents that include the handouts. Remember to upload the handouts to the wiki before linking to them.
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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.
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'''Alternative Assessments'''
'''Alternative Assessments'''

Revision as of 20:53, 11 April 2008

Pelayo's Lesson

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.


Present Pelayo's Lesson

Preparation Before class: (Review [www.insidecancer.org])

Describe any pre-class preparation necessary for the lesson.

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.

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.


Alternative Assessments Describe any alternative activities or assessments you may have developed.

Suggestions for Extended Learning

Suggest any extensions to the lesson.


Glossary -

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Education Standards

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Teacher Answer Key

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