Education

Educational Resources

International Society for Stem Cell Research
An extensive site providing both basic information, and more complex material prepared by scientists working on the cutting edge all over the world. Includes a both a multimedia and ethics section.
http://www.isscr.org/public/index.htm

Genetic Science Learning Centre: Stem Cells in the Spotlight
A comprehensive and entertaining stem cell site for primary and secondary school students. Has a variety of animations demonstrating stem cell processes, the goals of stem cell research, as well as a discussion of the relevant ethical issues.
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/stemcells/

Engage: Stem Cells
An excellent high school teaching resource on stem cells developed by the Canadian Stem Cell Network. The entire resource package is available as a free download and includes four class modules exploring the ethical implications of stem cells, including full lesson plans and support material.
www.stemcellnetwork.ca/engage/index.php

TIME Magazine Stem Cell Information Resource
Provides archives of all previous TIME magazine stem cell articles, a basic explanation of the life of a stem cells, opinions from experts on both sides of the moral and ethical debate, as well as discussion of stem cell legislation.
www.time.com/time/2001/stemcells/

CNN Stem Cell Special Issues
Provides articles on explaining both the science and the politics behind stem cell research. Also has a good Flash animation explaining what embryonic stem cells are and how scientists could use them to treat disease.
www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/stemcell/

University of Wisconsin-Madison Embryonic Stem Cell Fact Sheet
Provides a short explanation of what embryonic stem cells are, where they come from, why they are important, and how they could be used to treat disease.
www.news.wisc.edu/packages/stemcells/facts.html#1

Nature Reports: Stem Cells
An accessible series of articles addressing the most frequently asked questions about the science, ethics and government policies of stem cells.
www.nature.com/stemcells/archive/faqs.html

Stem Cells at the National Academies
The US National Academy of Sciences stem cell page examines the potential of stem cell technologies and provides a forum for discussing the ethical implications of stem cell research. The booklet Understanding Stem Cells can be downloaded from here free.
www.dels.nas.edu/bls/stemcells/

Contact:: Nola Camden stemcellinfo@stemcellnetwork.org.au    Last Updated 05/08/2008