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Gregorio Luperon High School Living Environment Grade 9 th Stem Cells Research

Gregorio Luperon High School Living Environment Grade 9 th Stem Cells Research. Prepared by L. Thompson LThompson8@schools.nyc.gov. Introduction.

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Gregorio Luperon High School Living Environment Grade 9 th Stem Cells Research

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  1. Gregorio Luperon High SchoolLiving Environment Grade 9thStem Cells Research Prepared by L. Thompson LThompson8@schools.nyc.gov

  2. Introduction • The main Stem Cells Research Center in Washington Highs is going to shut down due to lack of funds. You as stem cells specialists are asked to defend stem cells research in Washington Highs. • http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2012/11/29/stem-cell-101-mayo-clinic-expert-answers-commonly-asked-questions/

  3. Task • You need to develop a persuasive piece that expresses scientific evidence to support stem cells research in Washington Heights. • Your argument should include stem cells research history and assess risks and benefits associated with tissue engineering.

  4. Task (cont.) • Design a poster with your finding. • Hold a Stem Cells Symposium at school to get support from the senior class.

  5. Problem • Currently degenerative diseases as Parkinson and Alzheimer have not cure. In addition, there is not cure for conditions such as spinal-cord injuries and brain damage. • http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/TIPS/select.html

  6. The Process • The class will be divided in group of four. • Each student in the group will have a specific role.

  7. Student Researchers (2) • Two students will be responsible for researching the topic and gathering information. These students will record, organized, and write the relevant information on a Google Document. Proper citation and credit must be included. Students should use three to four references.

  8. Your job is to use the 6-Step Public Policy Analysis questions to gather evidence to support stem cells research. • Come out with ideas to support stem cells research. • Your job is to gather ethical and political evidence against stem cells research. • Come out with ideas to oppose stem cells research. Researcher 1 Researcher 2

  9. Student Reporter (1) • Your job is to analyze and compare stem cells research nationwide and in another countries.

  10. Student Artist • Your job is collect and organize pictures and other graphics for the poster. Also, this student will create a layout in the form of sketch to be discussed first. Persuasive piece to support stem cell research must be included. After everyone agree, create the poster.

  11. Conclusion • In this lesson you have enhance your knowledge of cells by exploring the function of stem cells; investigate the causes of various illnesses on a cellular level and assessing ways in which stem cells might aid in treatments and cures. Stem Cells Research Center

  12. Resources http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2012/11/29/stem-cell-101-mayo-clinic-expert-answers-commonly-asked-questions/ http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/21/opinion/embryonic-stem-cell-research-gets-a-reprieve.html?_r=0 • http://www.cellsalive.com/ • http://bvs.sld.cu/revistas/hih/vol25_1_09/hih02109.htm • http://www.lagaceta.com.ar/nota/514401/que-son-celulas-madre-se-puede-hacer-ellas.html • http://sciencenetlinks.com/science-news/science-updates/tissue-regeneration/ • http://sciencenetlinks.com/science-news/science-updates/young-blood/ • http://sciencenetlinks.com/science-news/science-updates/growing-vocal-cords/ • http://www.news-medical.net/health/Stem-Cell-Controversy-%28Spanish%29.aspx

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