Common Reading Experience: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

University Experience is excited to read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks with the Common Reading Experience. Here is an introduction to the book that you may share with your students. 

In this document you will also find:

• Discussion Questions
• Lesson Ideas
• Writing Prompts and Assignments
• Various Web Resources, Videos and Links

Other curriculum resources for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: 

Jeopardy Game 

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks

Lesson Plan: Exploring the ethical issues 

http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/immortal-life-henrietta-lacks/

Lesson Plan: Exploring the historical context
http://fyb.umd.edu/2011/lesson-plan-henrietta-lacks-context.html

For additional Common Reading Program resources, refer to our post on discussion prompts and resources for Peer Leaders & Teaching Assistants.