American Cancer Society
| Contact Person(s): | Stacey Wyatt |
|---|---|
| Telephone: | 888-227-6446 |
| Fax: | 877-227-2838 |
| E-mail: | stacey.wyatt@cancer.org |
| Website: | http://www.cancer.org/ |
| Address | American Cancer Society |
Goals/Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Instructional Objectives
All programs are staffed by a certified lay educator who came to the school. Programs are designed to raise awareness of health-risk behaviors. Programs focus on causes and prevention of cancer.
OHIO Standards-Benchmarks
STAMP (Student – Tobacco Mentoring):
Health: Program Objectives 1, 6
Science: Life Science 9-10 G, Scientific Ways
of knowing 3-5 A
Language Arts: Informational Text 4-7 D, 8-10 D, E
5 – A – Day:
Health: Program Objectives 1, 6, 7
Social Studies: Citizenship
Rights/Responsibilities K-2 B, 3-5 A, 9-10 A,
11-12 A
Materials Available for Teachers/Students
- Instructors provided
- Visual Aides
- Study Guides
- Brochures
- Student activity pages
- Models
- Incentives
Additional Information/Comments
Programs Available:
- STAMP (Student – Tobacco Mentoring) Grades: 5 – 12
- School health content available to assist with wellness policy issues.
- American Cancer Society also is contact for "Action for Healthy Kids":Â www.ohioactionforhealthykids.org
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