Students learn about stem cells, and how these cells are used in medical research and treatments. Find out scientific facts, read several case studies, and participate in a group debate activity to explore the ethics of this topic. A...

Utilize this segment highlighting President Barack Obama's reversal of the decisions the Bush Administration regarding stem cell research in the classroom. March 10, 2009.

The buzz word "stem cells" are scientifically defined and the differences between stem cells and other cells explained in this "Everyday Mystery".

The Why? Files have provided a fantastic site about stem cells. Stem cells are described in detail and their role in the body. The content is mildly controversial and opinionated.

Animated tutorial with captions shows how stem cells play many important roles in our bodies from conception through adulthood.

This ready made stem cell slide presentation contains all the pertinent information needed to give your students a clear understanding of what stem cells are, and the impact they can have on curing diseases.

A useful listing of definitions of terms used in reporting about stem cell research.

Stem cells have an enormous impact on the structure of a living creature. This site features still images as well as short videos of these cells in action.

Scientists have found that stem cells can be grown without destroying healthy embryos. This article reviews the discovery and comments on it's ethical implications.

Illustrated animation explains the basics of embryonic stem cells and how they are established and used.

Middle schoolers continue their education on cells in the human body. They discuss stem cells and how engineers are involved in the research of stem cell behavior. They learn about possible applications of stem cell research and...

In this unit, students look at the components of cells and their functions and discover the controversy behind stem cell research. The first lesson focuses on the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. In the second lesson,...

A very nice presentation and explanation of the issues and questions related to stem cell research. Not a lot of detail, but a great place to start framing the questions.

Stem cell therapy holds a great deal of promise, but years of intensive research are needed to develop their full potential. This informative site looks at the possibilities and challenges related to the potential uses of stem cells.

This slide show provides an illustration of the process of creating embryonic stem cells using a cloned mouse embryo. Scientists generally refer to the technique as "somatic cell nuclear transfer." It is the process at the heart of what...

Student teams learn about engineering design of green fluorescent proteins (GFPs) and their use in medical research, including stem cell research. They simulate the use of GFPs by adding fluorescent dye to water and letting a flower or...

Have you ever wondered how important gases enter and leave cells? Take an up close tour of a pore in a cell membrane. Then explore diffusion, osmosis, and active transport through this collection of interactive models.

College-level course highlighting the biology of cells of higher organisms. Course topics include cellular membranes and organelles; cell growth and oncogenic transformation; transport, receptors, and cell signaling; the cytoskeleton,...

This lesson focuses on cell specialization. This cell must divide to produce a multi-cellular organism. It must also differentiate, so that its cells develop features that enable them to fulfil specific roles. Links are provided to a...

Students color-code a schematic of a cell and its cell membrane structures. Then they complete the "Build-a-Membrane" activity found at http://learn.genetics.utah.edu. This reinforces their understanding of the structure and function of...

Students look at the components of cells and their functions. The instructional activity focuses on the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Each part of the cell performs a specific function that is vital for the cell's...

Engaging, interactive instructional activity focusing on cells being the basic units of structure and function of all living things. Learners will be able to explain the different roles of each structure and how they relate to each other.

Students learn about the different structures that comprise cell membranes, fulfilling part of the Research and Revise stages of the legacy cycle. Students view online animations of cell membrane dynamics (links provided). Then they...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a young man who donated stem cells through a blood donation to help save the life of a cancer patient. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...