Lesson 5 Stem Cells

An all-in-one presentation and worksheet pack designed to teach stem cells, cell differentiation and their potential uses in medicine and plant cloning. Features clear explanations, accessible examples, opportunities to apply knowledge, and activities designed to develop understanding of the benefits, risks and ethical issues surrounding stem cell use.

Key Features:

• Covers what stem cells are and how cells differentiate
• Explains where stem cells are found in embryos, bone marrow and plant meristems
• Covers how stem cells can be used to treat conditions such as diabetes and paralysis
• Explains therapeutic cloning and why cells are less likely to be rejected
• Covers the benefits, risks, ethical and social issues surrounding stem cell use
• Explains how plant stem cells can be used to clone rare species and produce useful crops
• Includes a core knowledge worksheet with gap-fill, matching and differentiation activities
• Includes a medical applications and evaluation worksheet
• Includes opportunities for students to apply and evaluate their understanding
• Includes starter, retrieval and evaluation tasks
• Complete answer keys included throughout