Life Sciences Learning Center: 4 Stem Cell Biology lessons

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  • Stem Cells & Cancer: Compare normal and cancer stem cells, design an experiment to determine whether a fictitious cancer drug is safe and effective
  • Short lesson: Use active reading strategies to learn about stem cells. Use simulated growth factors and stem cells to produce differentiated cells to treat diseases
  • Extended lesson: Introduce concepts and issues associated with stem cell research: surveys, slide show, models, simulated gene expression studies, cell differentiation techniques
  • The Adventures of Cryptic Ron: Take a whimsical, engaging approach to learning: plant tissue culture, simulated DNA fingerprinting, simulated growth factors to direct stem cell differentiation, gene expression studies, videos, slide show.

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Audience: 
school
Age: 
12-14
Age: 
15-19
Type: 
lesson plan
Type: 
video
Type: 
web-based
Type: 
worksheet
Duration: 
mixed/miscellaneous
Languages: 
English (en)
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Life Sciences Learning Center, University of Rochester

University of RochesterUniversity of Rochester

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