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    • Introduction to Mitosis & Meiosis
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      • Lesson 1: Introduction
      • Lesson 2: Mitosis
      • Lesson 3: Meiosis
      • Lesson 4: Errors in Cell Division
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      • Chromosome Shuffle Role Play
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      • Mitosis Flipbook
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  • Mendelian Genetics
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      • Lesson 1: Introduction to Medelian Genetics
      • Lesson 2: Inheritance (Mendel and his Experiments)
      • Lesson 3: Monohybrid Crosses
      • Lesson 4: Dihybrid Crosses
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  • Genetic Disorders
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      • Types of Genetic Disorders >
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        • Abnormal Chromosome Structure
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      • Lesson 1: Continuation From Biotechnology/Review
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  • Taxonomy
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      • Introduction to Taxonomy and Classification; Concepts of Species Identification
      • Taxonomical Classifications & Binomial Nomenclature
      • Kingdoms and Domains
      • DIchotomous Key
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  • Evolution
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      • Lesson 1: Intro to Evolution and Scientists
      • Lesson 2: Selection & Adaptation
      • Lesson 3: Genetics of Evolution
      • Lesson 4: Phylogeny & Cladograms
      • Lesson 5: Trip to the Zoo
      • Lesson 6: Review period
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  • The Circulatory System
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      • Lesson 2
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  • The Digestive System
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      • Lesson 1: Diet and Nutrition
      • Lesson 2: Structure of Digestive System
      • Lesson 3: Function of Digestive System
      • Lesson 4: Disorders + Homeostasis
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Lesson 1 : Introduction to Cell Division 

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MINDS ON
  • Think-Pair-Share:  In this activity, students will think about their answer to the question "Do you think your cells can change?" individually. The teacher may provide prompt follow-up questions including: "Do your cells grow?" The students will then turn to their elbow partner to discuss the question as a pair. Next, the class will share ideas as a group orally. 
  • Because this is this start of the topic, it is a good idea to test the students' previous knowledge and exposure to mitosis and meiosis by doing an Anticipation Guide with the class. Students will read statements as a class and circle whether they agree or disagree with the statement. At the end of the lesson. Alternatively, the statements could be uploaded into PollEverywhere.com and the students could do a poll (via texting or tweeting) to say whether they agree or disagree with statements around cell division. 
  • Another idea to assess student's previous knowledge and their interest in cell division is to ask students to complete a KWL Chart. Students will fill in what they Know, what they Want to know and then at the end of the unit you can revisit the chart and they can enter what they have Learned.



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PEDAGOGY
  • Students will need a review of basic terms associated with cell division including the cell structures and the cell theory. Moreover, you will want to remind students of where the cell's DNA is stored and how it is stored. 
  • The teacher will want to review the differences between a bacteria cell, a plant cell and an animal cell. 
  • The teacher will want to show the cell cycle (interphase, mitosis and cytokinesis) without too much detail on the phases of mitosis (that is Lesson # 2). Details can be given about what specific activities occur during interphase (G1, S, G2), mitosis (division of genetic material / nucleus) and cytokinesis (division of cytoplasm and rest of cell). 
  • If time allows, the teacher can show spongelab interactive animations and manipulatives to ensure students are comfortable with the differences between cell types. Some good sponge lab activities (all found on the website) include: Build-A-Cell, The Interactive Microscope, Comparative Cell Division - Animal & Bacteria; Animal & Plant; Animal & Cancer. 



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CONSOLIDATION
  • 3-2-1 Card: Students can consolidate their understanding of the lesson for the teacher by completing a 3,2,1 card. They will answer the following:
            3 things you learned
            2 things you found interesting
            1 question you still have
                                                          on a piece of paper and submit it to the teacher as their "exit card." 

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ASSESSMENT
Diagnostic:
  • polleverywhere, questioning, KWL Chart, Anticipation Guide 
Formative:
  • worksheets, discussions, 3-2-1 cards 

Lesson 2: Mitosis
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