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SBI 4U1 STEM CELL PROJECT Introduction One of the most promising and controversial fields in biotechnology involves the use of human stem cells for treatment of childhood or adult illnesses. The stem cells are most often obtained as a result of embryos formed as part of an in vitro fertilization procedure. The embryos formed are not used for implantation within the female but have been fertilized. The fertilized embryo has divided a number of times and is stored cryogenically at the blastocyst stage of development. It is this stage that can yield very useful stem cells. It is also the entire process of forming the zygote and the use of the blastocyst that is so controversial to a number of groups. Assignment This project has two parts. In the first part you will research the issues behind stem cell research. This includes what stem cells are and how they are used. Your research must also include information about why there exists a controversy about the use of stem cells for research. Having completed this research you will create a 3-5 minute podcast about the use of stem cells. This podcast is designed for the general public as a means of educating them to your belief as to how stem cells should be used. You are allowed to create your own opinion but it must be backed up with supporting documentation or evidence. Think of the podcast as a brief information item for television news or a science and technology show on the radio/internet. You will be shown examples of podcasts that will help you to design your podcast for this topic. The second part of the assignments requires you to review the current laws regarding the use of stem cells in Canadian research. The relevant links to the appropriate laws will be shared with you. Research time will be given to review the. You will need to reflect on what further steps should be taken to regulate the use of stem cells in Canada. This will include reviewing the laws of other countries to help you frame the changes you will suggest. Changes do not have to move research even further forward. You may choose to create laws that place greater limitations on the use of stem cells. Regardless of the direction you propose you must include sources and reasons for your suggestions. Evaluation See the attached rubrics. Please make note of the differences between the two parts of this project. Checklist Student has: o o o o o o o Completed questions about stem cells Answered their questions about stem cells Created a practice podcast of their own choosing Listened to examples of podcasts shared in class Created stem cell uses podcast meant for the general public Reviewed the current laws for stem cell usage in Canada Created an annotated bibliography for their own research into altering the law o Rough notes pages showing their progression in thinking about how the law should be applied