Materials and tasks for the lesson Basics
In this lesson, the students develop the basics of stem cell research. They slip into the role of scientists and prepare themselves as conference participants a prelude speech (keynote) and a lecture series (session). Topics are the different types of stem cells, the different forms of reprogramming and blood stem cells as pioneers of stem cell research.
Download entire lesson material Download PDF
The lesson series is structured like a scientific conference - the students assume the role of a scientist. They develop the research knowledge and present it in the different formats of a conference.
Keynotes are important lectures at the beginning of large conferences. They are held by specially recognized scientists. A keynote often deals with the central themes of the conference.
Sessions are series of lectures in a conference. In sessions, several specialist lectures will be held that fit together in terms of content. They are presented in smaller groups. After the presentations, the session participants ask questions and discuss. For large conferences, multiple sessions often take place simultaneously (parallel sessions).