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Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation
Students explore stem cells. In this stem cell lesson, students research print and Internet sources regarding types of stem cells and their attributes. Students discuss their research findings participate in a debate about cord blood...
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Pregnancy, day 1
A health lesson plan presents all aspects of conception and pregnancy. Fourth through sixth-graders define terms associated with pregnancy, label a chart of a woman, and discuss how pregnancy occurs. Some excellent activities and a...
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Stem Cell Development
Like a fresh canvas, stem cells can turn into almost anything. In a comprehensive lesson, high school biologists use clay to build a 3-D model of cell division and the processes that occur during the first 14 days of development. Also...
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Plants and Animals Crossword Puzzle
In this science worksheet, students look for the answers to the questions to fill in the crossword puzzle using the theme of pants or animals.
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Fetal Pig Dissection
In this dissection worksheet, students use a preserved fetal pig to learn more about anatomical terms and body systems. Detailed diagrams and instructions are provided to guide the students through the dissection. Students complete 81...
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The Nash Case -- Identifying, Choosing and Using Genes
High schoolers complete a variety of exercises as they examine the case of the Nash family who conceived one child in order to provide cells that may be used in a cell transplant for a dying sibling.
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Spotlight On Stem Cells
Students discover the differences in how stem cells develop and function depending on their source. They see how scientists are using stem cells - from a variety of sources - to study how they can be used to cure certain illnesses and...
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Reproduction of Animals and Plants Crossword Puzzle
In this crossword puzzle, students answer 27 clues about vocabulary terms related to the reproduction of both animals and plants.
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Reproduction of Animals and Plants Crossword Puzzle Answers
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students are given the answers to 18 clues about vocabulary related to the reproduction of animals and plants.
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Development Before Birth
For this development worksheet, students review the process of fertilization in placental organisms. Students determine what trimester certain events take place in a fetus' development. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank and 7...