Cell Biology and Cancer

Series: NIH Curriculum Supplement Series

Grade Level: 9-12

Authors: National Institutes of Health, Office of Science Education, National Cancer Institute

Publisher: BSCS and Videodiscovery, Inc.

Copyright Date: 1999

URL:  http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/cancer/default.htm 

Cost: Free

Genetics Content Coverage: human genetic disorders, pedigree analysis, role of the environment, mutations, cancer genetics

Description: Human Variation is a module made up of 5 student activities (The Faces of Cancer, Cancer and the Cell Cycle, Cancer as a Multistep Process, Evaluating Claims About Cancer, and Acting on Information About Cancer) than can be used independently or all together in series. It is complete with background information and teacher guides. A GEON member in the classroom can take one or more activities into the classroom.

Reviewer Comments:

“Even the simple paper-based activities promote student-centered work, with the students able to examine data and attempt to come up with their own explanations, their own conclusions.”