Activities to teach Key Stage 4 pupils about cancer

What is cancer? The facts Back to top

Give your pupils the key facts about cancer and help reduce common fears and misconceptions about the illness. This activity links to PSHE/PSD/Health and Wellbeing, Science and English.

Objective:

• to understand the facts about cancer.

How can I stay fit and healthy? Back to top

Help pupils understand the long term benefits of making healthy lifestyle choices. This activity links to to PSHE/PDMU/Health and Wellbeing, Science and Physical Education.

Objectives:

• to know how a healthy lifestyle contributes to personal wellbeing
• to understand the importance of a balanced diet and exercise for healthy and wellbeing
• that health can be affected by diet, drugs and disease.

About Macmillan - presentation for assemblies or lessons Back to top

A presentation to be used in assemblies or lessons to introduce pupils to Macmillan.

Desired learning outcomes:

• pupils understand how Macmillan helps people affected by cancer
• pupils understand how they can give support to people affected by cancer.