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Planarian Regeneration

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In this lesson students will explore human regenerative medicines through the planarian's ability to regenerate. Planarians have specials cells that allow themselves to modify and regrow into any kind of cell necessary technically classifying them as immortal if they are continuously dissected and regenerated. Students will learn and explore other animals, including humans, that also have regenerative superpowers. This lesson comes to life when you integrate the novel, "How to Eat Fried Worms" and add hands-on worm dissection and observation.

Lesson Grade Level

3rd Grade

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Most students are likely familiar with popular films like Happy Feet, Surf’s Up, Penguins of Madagascar, and classic books like Mr. Popper's Penguins. Capitalizing on this familiarity with penguins