Exploring cancer screening and diagnosis webquest

In this activity, students use text, diagrams, images and video clips to answer questions about cancer screening and diagnosis.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• gather, evaluate and synthesise information across a range of texts and media
• use content-specific vocabulary to understand texts
• discuss ways in which cancer cells differ from normal cells
• discuss different methods of screening and diagnosing some types of cancer
• consider some of the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods used to screen for breast cancer.

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

• introduction/background notes
• what you need
• what to do
• extension idea
• student handout.