Life Science Standard 4A

Created Feb. 6, 2024 by Matt Brinkman


Title:  Standards-Based Life Science/Biology (Activities for credit make-up:  NGSS HS-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms:  Structures and Processes) Standard 4 part 1

Author:  Matt Brinkman

Overview / Description:

These activities will satisfy the requirements for meeting life science standards for credit make-up.

Subject(s):   Life Science/Biology

Grade Level(s):   9-12

Learning goals/objectives:

After completing this activity, students should be able to:  Explain how mitosis and meiosis are different, and the end result of each.  Recall the steps of each process.  Model the role of cellular division (mitosis) in producing and maintaining organisms.

Type of Activity:

  • Individual

Teaching Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Use of Technology
  • Creating a Product

Content Standards:HS-LS1-4 Use a model to illustrate the role of cellular division (mitosis) and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex organisms.

Length of Time:   1 or 2 class periods.

Materials:

  • Computer with internet access
  • Printer
  • Paper, pen or pencil
  • Various project/lab supplies as needed

Directions (Step-by-Step):

Essential Questions

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Which types of cells undergo mitosis?  

What is the role of mitosis in keeping organisms and species alive?

What is the purpose of meiosis?  

Which types of cells undergo meiosis?  

What is the role of mitosis in keeping organisms and species alive?

How is Meiosis different than Mitosis?

Vocabulary:

  1. Mitosis
  2. Meiosis
  3. Cell Cycle
  4. Somatic cell
  5. Reproductive (sex) cell
  6. Chromosome
  7. Spindle fibers

Part 1:  The Cell Cycle & mitosis  

  1. Complete the Mitosis webquest sheet
  2. Complete these online games to help you put the steps of the cell cycle in order.
  1. Cell Cycle game http://www.rigb.org/education/games/human-body/the-cell-cycle
  2. Steps of Mitosis in order game https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/games/mitosis/
  3. Mitosis pic quiz activity https://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_share/vis_sim/chm05_pg71_celldiv/chm05_pg71_celldiv.html
  4. After completing the activities, write the steps of the cell cycle in order starting with interphase:

Part 2: Meiosis

  1. Complete the Meiosis webquest sheet

Part 3:  You Draw It! (or model it)  be creative… if you have other ideas besides drawing, go for it!!

  1. Use a separate sheet of paper to draw the stages of the cell cycle / mitosis your own way, be sure to represent the major events of each phase and label structures involved.
  1. Use a separate sheet of paper to draw the eight stages of meiosis your own way.  Again, be sure to represent the major events of each phase and label structures.

Wrap-Up:

Answer the essential questions at the beginning of the activity.

Assessment (Formative / Summative):

Check/discuss essential questions with teacher.

Extension Activity:

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