Stem cells – gateway to 21st century medicine
Activities
Biotechnology Online (CSIRO, Australia)
Ethics of stem cell research – students prepare a podcast discussing the pros and cons of stem cell research.
Genetics Science Learning Center (University of Utah, USA)
Stem cells – provides a range of different activities relating to stem cells. Activities include 'What are some different types of stem cells?'; 'What are some issues in stem cell research?'; and 'What is a stem cell?'
National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science (University of Buffalo, USA)
Stem cells – promises to keep? – students learn about embryonic and adult stem cells then discuss biomedical applications and ethical issues. Case teaching notes are available.
The case of Eric, Lou Gehrig's Disease and stem cell research – students use this case study to learn about the main concepts of stem cell research and therapy and the political and ethical issues surrounding these subjects.
Daily Lesson Plan (New York Times Learning Network, USA)
Variety is the spice of cellular life – students review animal cell structure, explore the functions of stem cells and assess ways in which stem cells might aid in treatments and cures.
A new you! Learning how stem cells can repair the body – students learn how stem cells function and how they might help bodies heal.
Stem cells (Nova ScienceNow, USA)
Teachers guide - students view a 15 minute video, review what they know about stem cells and explore the ethics of stem cell research.
Bioethics Outreach (Iowa State University, USA)
The orphan embryos: A case study in bioethics – provides a case study and a series of questions.
Page updated July 2009.