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This Classroom Activities: Stem Cells and Diabetes activity also includes:
- Classroom Activities: Stem Cells and Diabetes Summary
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- Pulse-Chase Analysis
- Stem Cell Differentiation Review Game
- Stem Cell Differentiation Review Game Question Cards
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- Stem Cells and Diabetes: The Present
- Stem Cells and Diabetes: The Future
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How close are we to a cure for diabetes? It seems the cure which has a connection to stem cell research is a possibility! Learners explore the concept of stem cells with an engaging hands-on activity. A PowerPoint presentation provides import background information. Then, scholars complete an experiment that simulates stem cell research methods.
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- Assign the reading as homework if time is an issue
- Post the animation videos on a class website for pupils to use as a resource for review
Classroom Considerations
- Requires an understanding of DNA, RNA, transcription, and translation
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- Offers supplemental materials for review
- Provides resources in an editable format to allow customization
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