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For Teachers - Stem Cell Lesson Plans



Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Dolly Worksheet pdf-Secondary school resources
Biotech Case Study for ages 12-16 students on current research and research finding on cloning. What are "telomeres" and why is it not surprising that when she was one year old Dolly's telomeres were about the same as that expected for a 7 year old ewe? Teachers notes found in second link. Student Support Notes are found in the third link.
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Dr. Jeff Buechner, Director, Bioethics Institute, Department of Philosophy, Rutgers University, The Prudential Business Ethics Center
Putting the Moral Issue of Whether a Human Blastocyst is a Whole Human Being to Rest When Teaching Students Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
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Discovery Education: Division of Discovery Communications, Inc.
The Clone Age
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Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Lesson Plan: Stem Cell Research
In this multimedia lesson, students learn how cell specialization takes place in vertebrate embryos. This includes exploring a gallery of different kinds of specialized cells, how white blood cells are specialized to fight viruses, how master control genes in cell development and the significance of -- and controversy surrounding -- stem cell research, finally analyzing the different points of view in the stem cell debate.
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The New York Times on the Web
All's Well for Stem Cells
Learning About Cell Renewal Throughout the Body
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A Hard Sell on Stem Cells? Learning About Different Types of Stem Cells
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A New You! Learning How Stem Cells Can Repair the Body
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Replicating Controversy: Exploring the Human Cloning Debate
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Superhero Science: Exploring the Diversity of Opinions on Stem Cell Research
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Talking 'Bout Regeneration: Examining Animal Regeneration and its Implications for Research on Human Regeneration
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Variety Is the Spice of Cellular Life
Exploring the Vast Array and Functions of Cells Throughout the Human Body, Including Stem Cells
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PBS News Hour
Stem Cell Research: The Debate Over Embryonic And Adult Stem CellUse Background, Activities and Critical Analysis
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Science NetLinks
Part of Thinkfinity, a partnership, including the AAAS, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Council on Economic Education, the National Geographic Society, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the International Reading Association, the National Council of Teachers of English, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Young Blood
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Growing Vocal Cords: How stem cells are useful in tissue engineering
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Thirteen/WNET New York
News Hour with Jim LehrerSpecial for Students Stem Cell Research Policy Lesson Plan: Create an Advocacy Brochure
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WiCell Research Institute
Hands-on activities provide students a chance to view how scientists work with embryonic stem cells in the lab. Stanley Stem Cell Booklet is a downloadable resource for elementary school students. There are downloadable PDF worksheets, outreach games and powerpoints for both 6th and 7th grade students and for 8th grade students.
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