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Almost every cell in the body has a special job. Part of the Fuse School Genetics playlist, the video discusses the few unspecialized cells, called stem cells. It explains where they are found, what they do, and why they raise ethical concerns. It also offers hope for medical treatments.
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Instructional Ideas
- Debate the usage of embryonic stem cells
- Assign a creative writing assignment about what might happen if an animal had meristems
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of what an embryo is, cells, and cell functions
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Requires very little class time
- Includes almost a full transcript in the notes
Cons
- None