HW Title: From cells to bodies

HW Focus:
 Describe the function of embryonic stem cells and stem cells in animals.
 Discuss the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of stem cells in
medicine.
Task Description Traffic Light
A sperm meets an egg. From this zygote the cell divides. The cells then (RAG)
differentiate into different cells that build all the tissues and organs to make
a complete functioning human being. Just how does that come about?
Design a section from a GCSE revision guide to describe how stem cells
differentiate into specialised tissues, and how they may be used in
medical science.
Success Criteria S T
Student Teacher

1. Describe the process of stem cell division by mitosis.

2. Explain the difference between adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells
(refer to their location and what they can produce).
3. Define the term ‘differentiation’, and give one example of a specialised
human cell type, including its adaptations. (You should not choose an egg,
sperm, or red blood cell for this objective. Praise will be given for originality
in the selection of your specialised cell.)
4. Give one example each of how adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells
are currently being used in medicine.
5. Identify the risks associated with using stem cells to treat disease.

6. Scientists are trying to produce iPSCs from the skin cells of patients who
have diseases of other cells. Explain what iPSCs are, how they are produced
and why this treatment could be more successful than using adult or
embryonic stem cells.
Format - Your poster should satisfy the following:
 Use at least two sources information during your research, listed on your
poster.
 Hand-written in your own words over a double-page spread of your
exercise book, using GCSE level Biology in the descriptions.
 Make effective use of diagrams (these can be printed) to illustrate the
points made.
Comment & Target
HW Title: From cells to bodies
HW Focus:
 Describe the function of embryonic stem cells and stem cells in animals.
 Discuss the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of stem cells in
medicine.
Task Description Traffic Light
A sperm meets an egg. From this zygote the cell divides. The cells then (RAG)
differentiate into different cells that build all the tissues and organs to make
a complete functioning human being. Just how does that come about?
Design a section from a GCSE revision guide to describe how stem cells
differentiate into specialised tissues, and how they may be used in
medical science.
Success Criteria S T
Student Teacher

1. Describe the process of stem cell division by mitosis.

2. Explain the difference between adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells
(refer to their location and what they can produce).
3. Define the term ‘differentiation’, and give one example of a specialised
human cell type, including its adaptations. (You should not choose an egg,
sperm, or red blood cell for this objective. Praise will be given for originality
in the selection of your specialised cell.)
4. Give one example each of how adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells
are currently being used in medicine.
5. Identify the risks associated with using stem cells to treat disease.

6. Scientists are trying to produce iPSCs from the skin cells of patients who
have diseases of other cells. Explain what iPSCs are, how they are produced
and why this treatment could be more successful than using adult or
embryonic stem cells.
Format - Your poster should satisfy the following:
 Use at least two sources information during your research, listed on your
poster.
 Hand-written in your own words over a double-page spread of your
exercise book, using GCSE level Biology in the descriptions.
 Make effective use of diagrams (these can be printed) to illustrate the
points made.
Comment & Target