University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Which Type of Stem Cell Would You Use?
A teacher guide and student handout for a lesson where students must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of using different types of stem cells to treat diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, heart disease, and lupus. They also compare gene...
PBS
News Hour Extra: Obama Overturns Restrictions on Stem Cell Research
Utilize this segment highlighting President Barack Obama's reversal of the decisions the Bush Administration regarding stem cell research in the classroom. March 10, 2009.
Library of Congress
Loc: Everyday Mysteries, What Are Stem Cells?
The buzz word "stem cells" are scientifically defined and the differences between stem cells and other cells explained in this "Everyday Mystery".
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Stem Cells
The Why? Files have provided a fantastic site about stem cells. Stem cells are described in detail and their role in the body. The content is mildly controversial and opinionated.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Life's Greatest Miracle: Stem Cell Debate
This essay from NOVA: "Life's Greatest Miracle" explores the debate over the use of embryonic stem cells in scientific research.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Stem Cells: Seeds of Hope?
This video explores the basic scientific and ethical questions surrounding the use of stem cells in medical research.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: What Is a Stem Cell?
Animated tutorial with captions shows how stem cells play many important roles in our bodies from conception through adulthood.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Stem Cell Slide Show
This ready made stem cell slide presentation contains all the pertinent information needed to give your students a clear understanding of what stem cells are, and the impact they can have on curing diseases.
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Stem Cell Fundamentals
This article explains the different types of stem cells and their potential uses in medicine.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: What to Do About Stem Cells
A resource to help facilitate understanding of stems cells and their uses.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Induced Stem Cells From Healthy Adults
Practice questions over induced stem cells from healthy adults.
Other
Canadian Institutes of Health Research: Human Stem Cell Research [Pdf]
A recent study in which the authors examined the health and ethical issues related to human stem cell research. As a result of this study, Canada did allow human stem cell research to proceed. The report is in PDF format.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Stem Cells for Cell Based Therapies
Understand why stem cells are sought after for healing human diseases through cell-based therapies in this article and its supporting resources.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Glossary of Stem Cell Related Terms
A useful listing of definitions of terms used in reporting about stem cell research.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station: Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells
Stem cells have an enormous impact on the structure of a living creature. This site features still images as well as short videos of these cells in action.
The Washington Post
Mice Stem Cells Made Without Harm to Embryos
Scientists have found that stem cells can be grown without destroying healthy embryos. This article reviews the discovery and comments on it's ethical implications.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: How Embryonic Stem Cell Lines Are Made
Illustrated animation explains the basics of embryonic stem cells and how they are established and used.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:stem Cell Research Policy Lesson Plan: Create an Advocacy Brochure
Research the science and controversy around stem cell research and evaluate, defend or attack President Bush's ruling on federal spending regarding this issue. Create brochures to display knowledge and point of view.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Cloning of Cells
Students continue their education on cells in the human body. They discuss stem cells and how engineers are involved in the research of stem cell behavior. They learn about possible applications of stem cell research and associated...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Scientists Clone Human Embryos to Make Stem Cells
A learning module that begins with "Scientists Clone Human Embryos to Make Stem Cells" by Rob Stein and Michaeleen Doucleff, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Cells
In this unit, students look at the components of cells and their functions and discover the controversy behind stem cell research. The first lesson focuses on the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. In the second lesson,...
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: About Stem Cells
What are embryonic stem cells? Where do embryonic stem cells come from? Why are embryonic stem cells important? You will find answers to these questions and more on this brief, easily understood, and informative site.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Progenitor Cells vs. Stem Cells: Roles and Functions
Explains what progenitor and stem cells are and presents a chart showing their major differences, as well as a list of their scientific applications.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Embryonic Stem Cells
This resource delves into what stem cells are and the types of research they are used in.
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