Skin Cancer - 9 th Grade

Are You Smarter Than a 5 th Grader?

1,000,000 5th Grade Topic 1 5th Grade Topic 2 4th Grade Topic 3 4th Grade Topic 4 3rd Grade Topic 5 3rd Grade Topic 6 2nd Grade Topic 7 2nd Grade Topic 8 1st Grade Topic 9 1st Grade Topic , , , ,000 50,000 25,000 10,000 5,000 2,000 1,000

5th Grade Topic 1 Question / When a mole does this you should see a dermatologist immediately.

5th Grade Topic 1 Answer / Changes

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5th Grade Topic 2 Question / Give one of the 4 warning signs are often seen in early Melanoma. What is ABCD in warning signs?

5th Grade Topic 2 Answer / A: Asymmetry – when the mole becomes unsymmetrical (halves don’t match) and it grows larger. / B: Border – when the borders of mole becomes uneven, fuzzy, or have notched or scalloped edges. / C: mole begin to show color changes in areas, with shades of black, brown, tan, and sometimes other colors. / D: Diameter – moles often grow larger than the width of a pencil eraser. / A: Asymmetry – when the mole becomes unsymmetrical (halves don’t match) and it grows larger. / B: Border – when the borders of mole becomes uneven, fuzzy, or have notched or scalloped edges. / C: mole begin to show color changes in areas, with shades of black, brown, tan, and sometimes other colors. / D: Diameter – moles often grow larger than the width of a pencil eraser.

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4th Grade Topic 3 Question / One visit to a tanning salon _____ a person’s risk of developing skin cancer.

4th Grade Topic 3 Answer / It doubles the risk that a person will develop skin cancer.

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4th Grade Topic 4 Question / Give 2 characteristics that put individuals at a higher risk for Melanoma.

4th Grade Topic 4 Answer (any 2) / fair skin / light hair color / family history of skin cancer / blistering sunburn before the age of 20 / any atypical moles / indoor tanning / large number of normal moles (any 2) / fair skin / light hair color / family history of skin cancer / blistering sunburn before the age of 20 / any atypical moles / indoor tanning / large number of normal moles

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3rd Grade Topic 5 Question / The skin cancer most likely to happen to teenagers and young adults.

3rd Grade Topic 5 Answer / Melanoma

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3rd Grade Topic 6 Question / How often should a person re-apply sunscreen and what SPF should they use?

3rd Grade Topic 6 Answer / Every 2 hours or after swimming or sweaty. / At least an SPF of 30. / It depends on the age of the person and if they’ve had skin cancer (SPF 30). / Every 2 hours or after swimming or sweaty. / At least an SPF of 30. / It depends on the age of the person and if they’ve had skin cancer (SPF 30).

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2nd Grade Topic 7 Question / How young can melanoma develop?

2nd Grade Topic 7 Answer / Melanoma is a common, serious skin cancer that can affect anyone starting at about age 12.

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2nd Grade Topic 8 Question / The only safe way of tanning.

2nd Grade Topic 8 Answer / Artificial tanning (or bronzing) lotion.

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1st Grade Topic 9 Question / The hours to avoid sun exposure – when sun exposure is the most harmful to your skin.

1st Grade Topic 9 Answer / Avoid sun exposure between the hours of 10am – 4pm.

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1st Grade Topic 10 Question / How often should a person perform a skin self-examination for skin cancer?

1st Grade Topic 10 Answer / Every month

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Million Dollar Question Grade Level Topic 11

1,000,000 Question / What is the risk of skin cancer if a person has 10 or more tanning bed sessions in one year under the age of 30?

1,000,000 Answer / A person that visits a tanning booth 10 or more times in ONE YEAR is 8 times as likely to develop skin cancer. / Think about how many people you know that do this EVERY YEAR! / A person that visits a tanning booth 10 or more times in ONE YEAR is 8 times as likely to develop skin cancer. / Think about how many people you know that do this EVERY YEAR!

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