LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION

• Founded in 1997 by Lance Armstrong

• Mission: To inspire and empower people affected by cancer

• Unity is strength. Knowledge is power. Attitude is everything. LIVESTRONG

LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION

• Unite people to fight cancer– Through programs – Through experiences

• Take aim at the gap between what is known and what is done – Cancer prevention– Access to screening and care– Research – Quality of life for cancer survivors

• LIVESTRONG

OVERVIEW

• Children in classrooms all over the US are dealing with cancer right now, whether with a grandparent, parent, family member, friend or teacher. 

• The LIVESTRONG at SCHOOL curriculum provides K-12 school professionals with a way to teach about cancer that is age-appropriate, hopeful, inspiring and empowering.

DEVELOPMENT

• LIVESTRONG at SCHOOL was developed by LAF staff and external consultants.

• The curriculum was reviewed for age-appropriateness, relevancy and medical accuracy by teachers across the country, a curriculum development expert and a clinical psychologist specializing in childhood cancer.

• Changes were made based on the feedback received during this process, and pilot tests were conducted in three school districts across the country.

• www.livestrong.org/school

LESSON PLANS

Each lesson features: • a summary of the lesson • student learning objectives • academic standards met by the lesson

LESSON PLANS

Each lesson features:

• quick and easy links to

teacher sheets,

worksheets

and videos

LESSON PLANS

Each lesson features:

• a check for understanding to help assess what students have learned 

• extension activities that allow additional learning on each topic

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS

Of those who have implemented the lessons in their classroom:

• 100% reported that their students learned something new about cancer and cancer survivorship

• 91% would DEFINITELY use the curriculum again in the future

• 93% would DEFINITELY recommend the curriculum to a friend.

FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS

Unfortunately, cancer will touch all of us sometime in our lives. Preparing children with health information that could keep them from getting cancer is a vital lesson. Helping children understand how to help a love one who is facing cancer is a life lesson that will help my students in the years to come. Perhaps one day these lessons won't be necessary, but for now, thank you for providing materials that the children can learn from. 

- Katie, Elementary School Teacher

CONCLUSION

• LAF has committed to making a cancer a national priority. Through the LIVESTRONG at SCHOOL program, we have the opportunity to fundamentally change the way people think about cancer and to empower students to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

THANK YOU

FOR MORE INFORMATIONVISIT WWW.LIVESTRONG.ORG/SCHOOL