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For Educators - Stem Cell Modules



Genetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah Module Guide
Cloning in Focus
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Stem Cells in the Spotlight
Includes a summary of the enduring understandings, suggested uses for seven activities including a pre-assessment, web quest, case study, a multimedia project and additional activities. Easy teacher registration required to download resources.
GS Garland Science-Taylor & Francis Group
Access a teaching module with five stand-alone activities. Also includes core materials, timeline, answer keys, student samples and references.
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Nova Science in the News: Biology meets industry-genomics, proteomics, phenomics
Seven activities, glossary, further readings and useful sites.
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Nova Science in the News: Epigenetics-beyond genes
12 activities, further readings, and useful sites.
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Nova Science in the News: The mammal copiers-advances in cloning
12 activities, further readings, and useful sites.
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Nova Science in the News: Stem cells-gateway to 21st century medicine
Provides background information and contains a list of links to various modules,gateways, glossaries, activities, and further readings.
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NOVA science NOW PBS Series
This set of programs typically includes a poll, an Ask the Expert, Video Extra , Related Science News along with links, books, Teacher’s Guides, Transcripts and more:
Epigenetics July 2007
Lifestyles and environment can change the way genes are expressed leading even identical twins to become distinct as they age.
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Personal DNA Testing July 2008
Genetic testing to assess risk factors for a handful of serious illnesses is now commercially available. Explore if this is a good idea.
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RNAi July 2005
A wayward petunia leads to the discovery of modest little molecules with enormous medical promise.
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Stem Cells April 2005
What are they, and how do we find a balance between hope for cures and respect for life?
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Stem Cells Breakthrough July 2008
Three separate teams overcome a biomedical hurdle creating stem cells without the use of human embryos.
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Stem Cells Update January 2006
A new technique for creating stem cells may ease ethical concerns.
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Ontario Genomics Institute and the Joint Centre for Bioethics at the University of Toronto
Engage: Stem Cells
A high school resource on stem cell research developed through the Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI) by Genome Canada. Download to obtain the entire module.
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