Transcript the problem - Livestrong

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Founded in 1997 by Lance Armstrong
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Mission: To inspire and empower people
affected by cancer
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Unity is strength. Knowledge is power.
Attitude is everything. LIVESTRONG
LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION
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Unite people to fight cancer
– Through programs
– Through experiences
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Take aim at the gap between what is known
and what is done
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Cancer prevention
Access to screening and care
Research
Quality of life for cancer survivors
LIVESTRONG
LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION
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Children in classrooms all over the US are
dealing with cancer right now, whether with a
grandparent, parent, family member, friend or
teacher.
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The LIVESTRONG at SCHOOL curriculum
provides K-12 school professionals with a
way to teach about cancer that is ageappropriate, hopeful, inspiring and
empowering.
OVERVIEW
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LIVESTRONG at SCHOOL was developed by
LAF staff and external consultants.
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The curriculum was reviewed for ageappropriateness, relevancy and medical
accuracy by teachers across the country, a
curriculum development expert and a clinical
psychologist specializing in childhood cancer.
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Changes were made based on the feedback
received during this process, and pilot tests
were conducted in three school districts
across the country.
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www.livestrong.org/school
DEVELOPMENT
Each lesson features:
• a summary of the lesson
• student learning objectives
• academic standards met by the lesson
LESSON PLANS
Each lesson features:
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quick and easy links to
teacher sheets,
worksheets
and videos
LESSON PLANS
Each lesson features:
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a check for understanding to help assess
what students have learned
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extension activities that allow additional
learning on each topic
LESSON PLANS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Of those who have implemented the lessons in
their classroom:
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100% reported that their students learned
something new about cancer and cancer
survivorship
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91% would DEFINITELY use the
curriculum again in the future
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93% would DEFINITELY recommend the
curriculum to a friend.
FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS
Unfortunately, cancer will touch all of us
sometime in our lives. Preparing children
with health information that could keep them
from getting cancer is a vital lesson. Helping
children understand how to help a love one
who is facing cancer is a life lesson that will
help my students in the years to come.
Perhaps one day these lessons won't be
necessary, but for now, thank you for
providing materials that the children can learn
from.
- Katie, Elementary School Teacher
FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS
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LAF has committed to making a cancer a
national priority. Through the LIVESTRONG
at SCHOOL program, we have the
opportunity to fundamentally change the way
people think about cancer and to empower
students to make a difference in the fight
against cancer.
CONCLUSION
THANK YOU
FOR MORE INFORMATION
VISIT WWW.LIVESTRONG.ORG/SCHOOL