Can your class solve the Mystery of the Crooked Cell? Junior geneticists collaborate to learn about sickle cell anemia in a fascinating lesson plan. The included materials help them to examine the genetic factors behind the disease...

How did scientists determine the cause of illness before technology? Science scholars play the role of medical researcher in an engaging guided inquiry activity. Using observations, technical reading, and Punnett squares, learners...

Is DNA still present after picking fruit or cooking vegetables? Biology scholars extract and collect DNA strands in an impactful lab. Working groups prepare their samples and compare their results to negative and positive standard...

Sometimes science lab can be ... delicious! Middle school science scholars extract DNA from strawberries and other fruits in an engaging lab activity. The teacher's guide includes pacing, materials list, and worksheets with answer keys.

How temperature affects the efficiency of a solar panel is the focus of the third in a series of eight resources that presents how engineers are able to control the temperatures of photovoltaic panels. Class members find out how the...

The sun will continue to rise in the east and set in the west, no matter what. The first lesson in a series of eight introduces the class to solar angles. It makes connections between a person's latitude and the angle of position of the...

The Fantastic Voyage is becoming close to reality. The class reads an article on the use of nanotechnology in the medical field and participate in a discussion about what they read. The discussion method helps class members become more...

Investigate the maximum power output of a photovoltaic panel with a instructional activity that introduces the class to the maximum power point. Individuals learn how to determine the maximum power point of a solar panel by using Ohm's...

In addition to defining adult stem cells, this resource examines where they are found, what they normally do, and what tests are used for identifying adult stem cells.

The buzz word "stem cells" are scientifically defined and the differences between stem cells and other cells explained in this "Everyday Mystery".

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.

This article explains the different types of stem cells and their potential uses in medicine.

A useful listing of definitions of terms used in reporting about stem cell research.

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.

Explains what progenitor and stem cells are and presents a chart showing their major differences, as well as a list of their scientific applications.

This resource delves into what stem cells are and the types of research they are used in.

A very nice presentation and explanation of the issues and questions related to stem cell research. Not a lot of detail, but a great place to start framing the questions.

Stem cells are unspecialized, stems cells are capable of dividing and renewing themselves for long periods, and stem cells can give rise to specialized cells.

Several stem cell therapies are routinely used to treat diseases today. Find out about the different kinds of therapies used and the types of health problems they are useful in treating.

What stages of early embryonic development are important for generating embryonic stem cells? How are embryonic stem cells grown in the laboratory? What laboratory tests are used to identify embryonic stem cells? Article addresses these...

Stem cell therapy holds a great deal of promise, but years of intensive research are needed to develop their full potential. This informative site looks at the possibilities and challenges related to the potential uses of stem cells.

Learn how cells use checkpoints to regulate the cell cycle. This article provides an overview of cell cycle control, outlining the factors that influence a cell's decision to pause or progress at each checkpoint.

Article takes a look at how cancer develops and what's wrong with cancer cells. Also, delves into how abnormal forms of cell cycle regulators can contribute to cancer.

This article looks at a few of the most important core cell cycle regulators: proteins called cyclins, enzymes called Cdks, and an enzyme complex called the APC/C.