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Variety Is the Spice of Cellular Life

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Do you need to review animal cell structure? Investigate the ways in which different types of cells interact in a common human reflex. Your students can explore the functions of stem cells, consider various illnesses and assess stem cells potential to aid in cures. This lesson uses resources from a textbook along with research on the internet and index cards (not included) as a source of information.

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embryos, stem cells

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embryo, illness treatment, stem cells, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
2001
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