Interactive Lessons

Ready-to-Use Activities

Explore a variety of interactive activities that empower learners to explore their curiosity around the topic of biology and healthcare. These resources provide easy-to-follow instructions designed to spark interest and build knowledge around the development and diagnosis of cancer.

Decoding Cancer

Decoding Cancer
Decoding Cancer
6-8 minutes

Analyze the molecular information essential for oncologists to devise an optimal treatment strategy following the diagnosis of breast cancer in a patient.

Cell Cycle Regulators

Cell Cycle Regulators
Student Investigation
6-8 minutes

Learn how cell cycle checkpoints play crucial roles in maintaining cellular health and consider their relevance in cancer development and progression.

Careers in Healthcare

Careers in Healthcare
Venn Diagram Student Activity
6-8 minutes

Take a comparative look at Pharmacists, Genetic Counselors, and Advanced Practice Providers using the SOS Instructional Strategy Venn Diagram.

Classroom Resources

In these classroom-ready interactive high school lessons, students develop problem-solving and decision-making skills with real-life applications. They will apply their knowledge of biology, expand their understanding of genetics, explore relationships between science and technology and learn about health-related careers. All lessons are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards and designed for two 45-minute class periods.

What is Cancer?

Students will apply their knowledge about cellular structure, function, and cell growth to increase their understanding about the development of cancer at the cellular level. Students will identify common misconceptions about cancer and create a graphic organizer to answer the question, “What is cancer?”

Getting the Results

Students explore the various diagnostic tools used in breast cancer detection and tracking by building an online directory using wiki technology.

Genetics: Understanding Family History

Students investigate genetics to understand the causes of cancer using information on Steve and Nikki’s family health history. They will complete and interpret a pedigree, build understanding of genetic counseling and genetic testing and simulate gel electrophoresis.

Treatment: Understanding the Pathology

Students will learn how to read pathology reports to interpret results and make conclusions. They will also investigate the different treatment options for patients with breast cancer.

Risk Reduction

Students will explore risk factors and evaluate the short and long-term consequences of health choices.