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Stem Cells Repair

Video Stem Cells Repair

TLF ID M016266

This 11 minute video segment from Catalyst is a case study of research in the use of stem cells. It demonstrates the structure of the knee joint and the role of bones and cartilage. Stem cells from bone marrow are collected and used in attempt to prevent the onset of arthritis. This program distinguishes embryonic from adult stem cells.

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Educational details

Educational value
  • This is an excellent resource for year 8 and 9 science students as it addresses science understandings as well as science as a human endeavour from the Australian Curriculum. It demonstrates a range of medical procedures in an engaging way.
Year level

9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Homeostasis Immune system Arthritis Values (Psychology) Stem cells Cell differentiation Nervous system Plant metabolism Innovation Endocrine system Evaluation Test validity Discovery (Observations) Paradigms Peer review
Learning area
  • Science

Other details

Contributors
  • Author
  • Name: ABC - Catalyst
  • Organization: ABC - Catalyst
  • Description: author
  • Contributor
  • Name: ABC - Catalyst
  • Organization: ABC - Catalyst
  • Description: author
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: Data contributor
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Publisher
  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Description: Publisher
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
Access profile
  • Generic
Learning Resource Type
  • Video
Rights
  • © 2013 Australian Broadcasting Corporation.