Explore genetic and environmental risk factors for breast cancer.
Time to complete: Two 40-minute class periods + homework
An individual’s risk of developing breast cancer is influenced by a number of factors such as specific genes, lifestyle choices, hormonal factors, and environmental exposures.
Analyze a family's pedigree for the occurrence of breast cancer.
Conduct simulated DNA testing for the BRCA1 gene.
Complete a survey on risk factors associated with breast cancer and then analyze the survey responses based on a "What Science Says" factsheet.
Analyze data from an experiment indicating that environmental exposures during childhood (before puberty) may increase risks of breast cancer.
Use beads to model effects of DDT insecticide exposure before puberty and after puberty.
Breast Cancer Risk: Genes and the Environment – Pack of 10 Unassembled Kits
Catalog # STO-146U
Unassembled packs contain materials for 10 kits.
All supplies, lab materials, and printed labels
Student instructions copy master
Easy to follow instructions for kit assembly
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Price
1 - 9
$86.52 ea.
10 - 1000
$82.19 ea.
Breast Cancer Risk: Genes and the Environment – 10 Kit Refill Pack
Catalog # STO-146R
Refill packs contain materials to replace consumable supplies for 10 kits.
Quantity
Price
1 - 9
$36.77 ea.
10 - 1000
$34.93 ea.
Teacher Testimonial
For several weeks we have done about 3 – 4 kits a week and my students have loved the pace and activity. To see their faces recognize change and surprise is priceless.
- 7th-8th grade science teacher (TX)
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