The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Research & Activities by Amy Labson https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4 Explore resources, thought-provoking discussion questions, and engaging activities for studying Rebecca Skloot's groundbreaking biography. en-us 2025-08-12 19:07:49 UTC 2025-08-12 19:19:02 UTC hello@padlet.com About the Book & Author amy_labson https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674500 2025-08-12 19:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674500 Who Was Henrietta Lacks? amy_labson https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674501 2025-08-12 19:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674501 The Science of HeLa Cells amy_labson https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674502 Investigate the significance of HeLa cells in scientific breakthroughs like the polio vaccine, cancer research, and gene mapping. Pick one way the cells have been used for research and make a presentation on how these cells were used to improve our lives.

]]> 2025-08-12 19:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674502 Discussion Questions amy_labson https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674507 2. How did the Lacks family's life change after the publication of Rebecca Skloot’s book?
3. What responsibility do scientists and doctors have toward their patients?]]> 2025-08-12 19:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674507 HeLa Cell Debate amy_labson https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674508 2025-08-12 19:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674508 Timeline Project amy_labson https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674509 2025-08-12 19:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674509 Family Letters Writing Activity amy_labson https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674511 2025-08-12 19:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674511 Watch the Movie Adaptation amy_labson https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674515 HBO released a film adaptation starring Oprah Winfrey. Watch the movie and make a list of 10 differences and 10 similarities between the book and the movie. In a short essay, give your evaluation of the movie and if you think it did the book justice.

]]> 2025-08-12 19:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674515 Podcast: The Story Behind HeLa amy_labson https://padlet.com/amy_labson/bbd4y4pivl9nc6r4/wish/3541674516 Listen to this NPR podcast about the historical and scientific journey of HeLa cells. Pick an episode to listen to and make page doodle, graphic novel page, or another form of art to convey the contact of the podcast episode.

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