Raising Breast Cancer Awareness
Aim of activity
Students will learn about the different ways that breast cancer awareness is raised in Australia, both nationally and state-wide (Task 1), and recognise its importance and relevance (Task 2).
Background information
There are many events held in Australia which raise awareness of breast cancer
– Many of which are fundraisers.
Some ways in which breast cancer awareness is raised:
• Purple Bra Day
• Purple Boots for Breast Cancer
• Purple Twilight Walk
• Celebration of Women Long Table Lunch
• Pink Ribbon Day
• Pink Ribbon Magazine
• Pink Ribbon Breakfast
• 3 Mobile Pink Test
• Bakers Delight Pink Bun Promotion
• Porches in Pink
• City Treasure Hunt
Suggested teaching strategies
• Research
• Short answers
Resources
• Computer and Internet. Students to use the links on the Useful Resources page to research breast cancer awareness events.
Class discussion questions to introduce the activity
• What events do you know of that raise awareness of breast cancer?
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| Module 5 Student Activity Task 2 |
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