Science 9-10 Stem Cells

Essential and guiding questions:

What central ideas about stem cells are present in the text?
Why are the first cells in early embryonic development referred to as being “unspecialized”?
After reading the text, what concept does the author convey in the picture?
What are the implications for the use of stem cells in the medical field, according to the article?
How does the author convey the need for stem cell research? Cite specific evidence from the text.
According to the article, why is there controversy concerning stem cell research?

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

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