Year 11: Stem Cells
Weekdays during school term | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Explore the science behind Stem Cells, and how they are being used in modern medical research.
Designed for Year 12 ATAR Human Biology
$50 per student (minimum 20 students)
Maximum 40 students
Stem Cells
Learn how research procedures and stem cells have provided a more accurate understanding of how to manage disease.
Session 1: Students will be guided by a researcher through the laboratory technique to thaw, prepare and stain stem cells used for investigating liver cancer.
Session 2: This session includes an insight into the developments and progress in stem cell research. It is followed by a fun, competitive exploration where students engage with tasks aimed at uncovering the secrets of stem cell research surrounding inherited retinal disease. A highlight includes each team being challenged to get the best score in the giant floor game ‘Start as a Stem Cell’.
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Western Australian Curriculum Links
Human Biology Year 11 | Unit 2 Reproduction and Inheritance
Science Understanding
Stem cells have the ability to divide by mitosis and differentiate into many different tissues, depending on the level of cell potency.
Science as a Human Endeavour
The use of genetic screening to assess the risk of inherited disorders has implicit ethical considerations.
Science Inquiry Skills
Conduct investigations, safely, competently and methodically for the collection of valid and reliable data.
