Cells may be specialised to carry out a particular function. 4.1.2.3 Stem Define the term cell’. 1 Watch a video clip showing Use of models. ‘stem cell differentiation in plants and Topic can be delivered Describe where stem cells can be animals. after Cell differentiation. found in animals and plants. Alternatively, you may Watch the stem cell story at want to create a Describe in simple terms how Europe’s stem cell website. separate section about nerve cells genetically identical to National Institute biotechnology where a patient could be obtained. Tell the story of Christopher of Health – stem cell research, and Reeve (show photos of genetic engineering Describe how stem cells could be Superman or watch the Teachers TV: could be taught used to help treat some medical Superman trailer) and get together. conditions. students to suggest how stem cells could be used to treat Stem cells are Evaluate risks and benefits, as other people with paralysis. unspecialised cells that well as the social and ethical can differentiate to form issues concerning the use of stem Provide a circus of different many different types of cells from embryos in medical stem cell related articles which cells. research and treatments. cover current uses, potential Stem cells from human uses as well as pros and cons. embryos and adult bone Students circulate to complete marrow can be cloned a summary table on uses, pros and made to and cons. differentiate into different cells, eg nerve cells.
Cells may be specialised to carry out a particular function. 4.1.2.3 Stem Topic can be delivered after Cell differentiation. Alternatively, you may want to create a separate section about biotechnology where stem cell research, and genetic engineering could be taught together. Stem cells are unspecialised cells that can differentiate to form many different types of cells. Stem cells from human embryos and adult bone marrow can be cloned and made to differentiate into different cells, eg nerve cells. Define the term ‘stem cell’. Describe where stem cells can be found in animals and plants. Describe in simple terms how nerve cells genetically identical to a patient could be obtained. Describe how stem cells could be used to help treat some medical conditions. Evaluate risks and benefits, as well as the social and ethical issues concerning the use of stem cells from embryos in medical research and treatments. 1 Watch a video clip showing cell differentiation in plants and animals. Watch the stem cell story at Europe’s stem cell website. Tell the story of Christopher Reeve (show photos of Superman or watch the Superman trailer) and get students to suggest how stem cells could be used to treat other people with paralysis. Provide a circus of different stem cell related articles which cover current uses, potential uses as well as pros and cons. Students circulate to complete a summary table on uses, pros and cons. Use of models. National Institute of Health – Teachers TV:
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