Outcome:
Properties of stem cells that allow for differentiation, specialisation and renewal of cells and tissues, including the concepts of pluripotency and totipotency.
Engage/Explain:
What are the first words or phrases that comes into your mind when you think about stem cell? Write them down into a word cloud
Once you have completed your word cloud, compare the similarities between your own and this word cloud
Go to Science News and search up Stem Cells. See if you can find any similar articles from mainstream news sites. How do the connotation in the language differ?
Why are stem cells so important?
Complete the practice questions in this document and use the table to compare embryonic and adult stem cells.
Edrolo Questions 4D Q's 1-16