Lesson 4

Billion of cells die every day! How do we replace them?

KEy question: How do we make new cells?

Task 1 - Recap

What is the role of these cells?

What is special about them to help them do their job?

Fill in the answer on the companion sheet

Task 2 - Why do we need new cells

Watch this video - take a few notes and then fill in task 2 on the companion sheet.

So, why do we need to make new cells?

Task 3 - Watch the video then drag 'n' drop

Watch this video then attempt task 3 on the companion sheet.

The process of mitosis has been jumbled up on the slide. Drag and drop it into the correct order and drag the labels into place.

Task 4 - Stem cells

Use the website below to research the 2 types of stem cells? Complete the table in the companion sheets identify the differences between them. Then, on the next slide, write a comparison of the 2 different types. Where are they from? What can the be used for? Why is one better than the other?