Empower: Breast and Testicular Cancer Awareness

Empower: Breast and Testicular Cancer Awareness

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of early detection and awareness of breast and testicular cancer.

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What do you already know about breast and testicular cancer?

Introduction

Introduce the topic of breast and testicular cancer, and explain why awareness is crucial for early detection.

Statistics

Present the latest statistics on breast and testicular cancer, highlighting the prevalence and impact on young adults.

Symptoms

Discuss common symptoms of breast and testicular cancer, emphasizing the importance of self-examination and early detection.

Interactive Activity 1

Engage in a group discussion about the misconceptions and myths surrounding breast and testicular cancer.

Preventative Measures

Present information on lifestyle choices and self-examination practices that can reduce the risk of developing these cancers.

Interactive Activity 2

Watch a short video or read real-life stories of individuals who have overcome breast or testicular cancer.

Support Resources

Provide information about support organizations and resources available for individuals and families affected by breast and testicular cancer.

Awareness Campaigns

Highlight the importance of awareness campaigns and share examples of successful initiatives for breast and testicular cancer.

Exit Quiz

Conduct a quiz to assess the students' understanding of the key concepts and information presented in the lesson.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.