Unit Plan
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: What to Do About Stem Cells

For Students 5th - 9th
A resource to help facilitate understanding of stems cells and their uses.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Body Building: Encouraging Cell Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate medical research in producing (culturing) artificial organs, such as livers, on silicon chips. Test how the surface coating of a substrate affects the success of a biofilm.
Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Carol Greider, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the influential cell research of Carol Greider, Ph.D. and Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn which has furthered our understanding of cancer and moved us one step closer to a cure. This research earned them a Nobel Prize in Medicine....
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Greenewables

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students form expert engineering teams working for the (fictional) alternative energy consulting firm, Greenewables, Inc. Each team specializes in a form of renewable energy used to generate electrical power: passive solar, solar...

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