Hero Squad - Middle School

***It is important to note that partners should not feel like they have to build out all of this on their own. We want to make it as easy and painless as possible to support students and are here to support you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to mgoodbody@sandi.net at any point in this process.

The Hero Squad Challenge

Middle School Challenge

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Hero Squad is a group of special individuals teaming up to fight back against blood cancers. Our Hero Squad is made up of students, teachers, parents, families, and even administrators, who are taking challenges to raise funds, spread awareness, and learn more about our bodies, blood cancers, and how we can cure them!

Possible Solution(s)

Here at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we encourage students to explore the science of life around them. Cancer is a word most students have heard and, while it can be a very scary word, our hope is that by educating students and helping them to learn more about the science behind cancer, we will help raise a generation of students motivated to help us find a cure!

Explore

The Problem

Science is all about asking questions, exploring, creating, and collaborating. This challenge was designed to ignite an interest in science, encourage creative thinking, and build important research and speaking skills for middle school students.

Investigate

Take a closer look at your body’s cells by completing a project that answers a related question. You can use different resources to find information on your chosen topic such as articles, videos, online encyclopedias, library books, reference materials, and interviews with experts in your community.

Plan

What do you need?

Worksheets are below.

Time & Place

This project can be completed at any time!

Action Steps

Follow the instructions of the worksheets below.

Share

Step 1:

To submit your entry, please share your creation by emailing: sy.cad@lls.org

Step 2:

Share your experience with us by tagging us on Facebook or Instagram:

https://www.facebook.com/LLSSDHI/

@lls_sandiego

Get More Involved

Raise funds for the Hero Squad:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the largest non-profit dedicated to curing blood cancers. We are able to fund lifesaving research and programs for patients with donations, many of which come from students! You can raise funds for the Hero Squad by collecting donations in person or online and spreading the word to everyone you know! Please visit: https://www.penniesforpatients.org/ to learn more or find your school.

Please share your learning with SDUSD here. With your permission, we will post your pictures and videos here for all to see.