Lesson Plan: Skin Cancer Prevention

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Lesson Plan: Skin Cancer Prevention

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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. and Canada. In this lesson, students will research and identify skin cancer risk factors, identify causes of melanoma and preventative measures to avoid it, and explain the dangers of overexposure to ultraviolet sun rays. Students will then create public service announcements directed at youth audiences.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Biology, Environmental Health

Resource Type:

Activity

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

CNN

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Keywords:

Public service announcements, Ultraviolet light, Sunburn, PSAs, UV rays, Melanoma, Skin cancer, Radiation

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

CNN

Is Part Of:

http://www.cnn.com/index.html

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Video recorders; props for PSAs (optional)

Learning Time:

1-2 class periods

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Communication Skills, Science, Language Arts

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Lesson Plan: Skin Cancer Prevention

Lesson Plan: Skin Cancer Prevention

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