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What Are Mini Brains? Instructional VideoWhat Are Mini Brains? Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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6th - Higher Ed
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4:45
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10 mins
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What Are Mini Brains?

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Scientists grow tiny brains outside an organism in their labs. How this is accomplished and why become the central focus of a video and discussion. After viewing the core lesson, ten questions check for content mastery and prepare young scientists to discuss the topic in greater detail.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the brain, stem cells, scientific research

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Debate the ethics of using stem cells for research
  • Discuss the benefits and limitations of this type of research

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  • Requires a free TEDEd account to access all content

Pros

  • Includes a fully customizable lesson
  • Provides many high quality links for those wanting to learn more
  • Offers discussion questions with a few suggested answers

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  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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