Putting things in order of importance and showing the reasons for the order is a way to apply theoretical knowledge. Done as a group, this exercise also explores the concerns and priorities of...read more

Stem cells are the source, or “stem,” for all of the specialized cells that form our organs and tissues. There are many kinds of stem cells, but two types have made frequent appearances in the...read more

An overview of the human mammary gland with a focus on the role of breast stem cells during pregnancy. The primary function of the mammary gland is to produce milk to nourish young offspring....read more

The embryonic stem cell debate generates strong and emotive knowledge issues, which is evidenced by the fact that the case was passed all the way up to the European Court of Justice.  With...read more

Links to websites offering collections of teaching resources, including educational material on stem cells.

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Our heart has a very important biological function within our body. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout our bodies, which allows other organs to function properly.  Learn...read more

This article puts forward the current theory that there are cancer stem cells in much the same way as there are other stem cells. The article could make a good basis for a general discussion of...read more

Using a combination of directed case method and role-playing in which students learn about their roles using the jigsaw technique, this case study teaches about the main concepts of stem cell...read more

The film In Vitro, set thirty years in the future, is about 3 generations of women and the effects that a maverick scientific experiment has on their lives. This resource includes an 18 minute...read more