"Spot the Danger: ABCDE Mole Check Activity with Tortillas"
Description:
Engage your students with this fun, hands-on activity that combines health education and creativity! In this lesson, students will use flour tortillas with burn marks to simulate moles and learn the ABCDE rule for identifying potentially dangerous skin moles. Perfect for high school health or science classes, this activity emphasizes the importance of early detection in preventing skin cancer.
What’s Included:

• Teacher Instructions: Step-by-step guide to setting up and facilitating the activity.
• Student Worksheet: Includes an observation chart for analyzing the “moles” and reflection questions to reinforce learning.
• ABC’s of Moles Reference: A simple explanation of the ABCDE rule (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving) for students to use during the activity.

What Students Will Do:

• Analyze the “moles” (burn marks) on their tortillas using the ABCDE criteria.
• Record their observations on the worksheet.
• Participate in a class discussion about their findings and the importance of protecting skin health.
• Reflect on how this knowledge applies to real-life mole checks and skin cancer prevention.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Engaging and Interactive: Students love the unique use of tortillas to simulate real-world scenarios.
• Memorable Learning: A creative way to teach life-saving skills that students can apply outside the classroom.
• Complete and Ready-to-Use: Includes everything you need to teach the activity effectively.

Perfect For:

• High School Health Science or Science Classes
• Cancer Awareness Lessons
• Skin Health and UV Safety Education

Standards Alignment:
This activity aligns with health education standards related to disease prevention, personal health, and understanding risk factors for cancer.
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