Every species regenerates at least one tissue or organ in their bodies. Learn about different regeneration processes in animals. An intriguing presentation specifically discusses starfish, hydras, planaria, salamanders, mice, humans, salamanders, crabs, and zebrafish.

Concepts

regeneration, tissues, animals

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as an introduction to tissue regeneration
• Focus more time on the difference between regeneration and healing

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of cellular and molecular mechanisms

Pros

• Includes video excerpts highlighting key points
• Connects historical evolution, current research, and the future of scientific discovery

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4