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Students investigate how cell specialization takes place in vertebrate embryos; how white blood cells are specialized to fight viruses, and the role of master control genes in cell development. They investigate the stem cell research debate. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students after researching the science and the controversy around stem cell research, students create brochures to display their knowledge and a point of view. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the latest research on cell and tissue renewal. They explore the various internal body parts and systems examined in these studies. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students research the use of stem cells and genetics. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students discover the differences in how stem cells develop and function depending on their source. They see how scientists are using stem cells - from a variety of sources - to study how they can be used to cure certain illnesses and afflictions. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students use the Internet to discover information about human embryonic stem cells from the National Institutes of Health. They examine different sides of the debate to use or not to use stem cells. They can also listen to speeches given by politicians. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students study the steps of embryonic development. They distinguish between the advantages/disadvantages of embryonic stem cells vs. adult stem cells and discuss the ethical implcations of stem cell research. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethical issues behind stem cell research and cloning. They make their own ethical decisions on both subjects. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Studnets explore the field of stem cell research and what it can potentially offer to the field of medicine. They also explore the controversy surrounding stem cell research. Finally, they debate the issue through research and role-playing. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine their prior knowledge of cell regeneration and therapeutic use of stem cells. After reading an article, they discover new techniques for deriving embryonic stem cells. In groups, they research on the different types of stem cells and write about one aspect of interest to them. Full Review »