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Cancer Quest: Skin Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains detailed information on skin cancer: types, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and more.
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Emory University: Cancer Quest

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an in-depth look at the biology of cancer, including a detailed description of the disease process from the basics of cells to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancers. Includes videos, animations, and interactive...
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Other

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Skin Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an excellent overview of skin cancer to include, types, diagnosis, treatment and other related information.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System

For Students 9th - 10th
The integumentary system is susceptible to a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries. These range from annoying but relatively benign bacterial or fungal infections that are categorized as disorders, to skin cancer and severe burns,...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Tanning

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people, especially young adults, think they look better with a tan. But excessive sun exposure can cause serious damage to your skin and can lead to skin cancer. Find out how to be smart in the sun.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Skin Cancer (Pdq): Prevention

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Cancer Institute provides detailed information about skin cancer and the prevention of skin cancer. Also provides information about other organizations to contact regarding skin cancer and cancer prevention.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Health Topic: Women's Health

For Students 9th - 10th
From assisted reproductive technology to women's safety and health issues at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers many women's health issues.
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Other

Onco Link: All About Melanoma

For Students 9th - 10th
The topics examined in this thorough site are: what is melanoma, am I at risk for melanoma, how can I prevent melanoma, what screening tests are available, what are the signs of melanoma, how is melanoma diagnosed and staged, and what...
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WebMD

Web Md: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the three main types of skin cancer, what causes skin cancer, what its symptoms are, how skin cancer is diagnosed, how it is treated, and ways in which you can avoid getting skin cancer.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Science Ambassador Fellowship: Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site gives many lesson plans for teaching middle and high school students about current and relevant science topics like autism, ADHD, Diabetes, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, birth defects, genetics, and more. The lessons are based on...
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American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society: Stay Healthy

For Students 9th - 10th
This large site from the American Cancer Society offers comprehensive information on many kinds of cancer. From the left navigation bar, click to Prevention, Early Detection, Nutrition and Prevention, or Environmental Risks.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Skin Cancer (Including Melanoma) Patient Version

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses a wide variety of topics related to skin cancer including types, prevention symptoms, and treatment.
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Website
University of Texas Libraries

University of Texas: Ray and the Sunbeatables

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center created and developed Ray and the Sunbeatables: A Sun Safety Curriculum. The evidence-based curriculum educates children, parents and teachers about sun protection and promotes sun safety...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Protect Your Skin

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on skin cancer: risk factors, the different types of skin cancer, and how to protect one's skin when exposed to the sun.
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Website
Columbia University

Nasa: Sedac: Ozone Depletion and Global Environmental Change

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Mainly a thematic unit to give teachers a background in CFCs and ozone depletion, this site has a wealth of information for student research.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Which Sunscreen Should You Choose?

For Students 9th - 10th
Mary Poffenroth explains how sunscreens work and compares different application methods, SPFs, and active ingredients to help you make the best choice. [4:39]
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Macmillan Cancer Support

Cancerbackup: Skin Cancer Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Ultraviolet light, sunlamps, and sunbeds have all contributed to the increase of skin cancer. This thorough site examines the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this form of cancer.
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Other

Womenshealth.gov: Skin Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Health Center Institute provides this site. It is detailed information about all aspects of skin cancer.
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Other

Imperial College: Cf Cs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Imperial College of Science provides a chemistry based discussion of CFCs with formulas and Molecular structures.
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Med News: Skin Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a description of skin cancer, an explanation of the stages of skin cancer, and discusses treatment options.
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Remedy Health Media

Health Central: Cancer Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides many links on information about cancer.
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Other

American Academy of Dermatology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a variety of information and research regarding skin cancer.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: The Whole Story on Skin

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website offers a simple, yet detailed explanation on the structure and function of skin.
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Website
Other

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Skin Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an excellent overview of skin cancer to include, types, diagnosis, treatment, and other related information.