What a bright idea! Young scientists conduct an experiment on flowers to finish the last of a six-lesson unit on Cells. Putting the stems into dye-injected water and leaving it overnight results in flowers that glow. This is to simulate the green fluorescent proteins associated with stem cell research.

Concepts

flowers, stem cells, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class ask a florist to donate flowers
  

Classroom Considerations

• Note that the activity should be conducted over two days
• Learners should already be familiar with cells and their functions 
  

Pros

• Lists safety issues and troubleshooting tips
• Provides a worksheet for the activity

Cons

• None