FRESHMAN HEALTH 2009-2010
CANCER UNIT ASSIGNMENTS
1. Create a file folder in MS Word labeled “Cancer assignments”.
2. 7 warning signs of cancer
a. Role play the 7 warning signs of cancer (partners). This is an in
class assignment.
b. Type the 7 warning signs on page 686 of the textbook into an
MS Word document. Do not cut and paste this information.
3. Chapter 31 lesson 2 (textbook)
a. Each student will be assigned a paragraph to read. Have the
student draw an 8 x 11 poster describing what they read in the
paragraph. Student will explain the poster to the class. Posters
are to be handed in to the teacher.
4. Complete the following worksheets or record notes. Textbooks may
be used to complete the worksheets.
a. Concept map “Cancer” activity 91
b. Reteaching activity 91
c. Lesson quiz activity 91
d. Type the 7 ways to “reduce the risk” of getting cancer as listed
on page 685 in the textbook.
5. Vocabulary
a. Type into MS Word the (9) cancer related vocabulary words
listed in Chapter 31 on page 683. Also, type the definition for
each word as given in the chapter.
6. Working in groups, create a newsletter about cancer and cancer
treatments, specifically including information about types of
chemotherapy.
a. Focus the information on 1 (or 2 if needed) particular topics
related to cancer—such as childhood cancers, lung cancer,
reproductive system cancers etc. When creating the newsletter,
include the information listed on the rubric provided by the
teacher.
b. Newsletter topics must be approved by the teacher.
c. Newsletter should be one page—front and back
d. Name of newsletter should be in a larger font size. Use a
variety of fonts and font sizes when writing articles.
e. Include pictures, charts, and diagrams to increase the interest in
the newsletter.
e. Use MS Publisher to create the newsletter.
6. Go to www.cancer.org Click on “Stories of Hope”. From the list of
stories provided, read a story about one person’s battle with cancer.
Give a 2 minute or less oral report about what you have read. Or
the student may interview a friend or family member who has had
cancer and orally share their story with the class. The story shared
may not be the same story included in the newsletter project.