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Lesson Plans
Teacher: Robinson
Day 1 - (2/3-2/4)
Learning
Target
I can name the two major types
of cell division and describe the
purpose for both types.
Dates: 2/3-2/16
Day 2 - (2/5-2/8)
I can name each of the
steps of mitosis as well as
identify the major events
of each step in this
process.
In addition to naming and
describing the steps of
mitosis, I can also explain
the purpose of the major
events that occur in each
stage of mitosis.
Course: Pre-Biology
Day 3 - (2/9-2/10)
I can explain the difference
between diploid and haploid cells
and explain why mitosis is always
contains diploid cells.
Day 4 - (2/11-2/12)
I can explain the purpose of meiosis,
and describe how the events of
independent assortment and crossing
over both play a major role in
producing genetic variation within a
gene pool.
I can describe the major events that
occur in it, and differentiate between
mitosis & meiosis accordingly.
Bell ringer
List & describe the purpose of
the major cell structures.
Lesson
(procedures,
activities,
Notes/Discussion:
materials)
1. Differentiate between somatic
and gamete cells.
2. Describe the different forms
DNA can take… including
nucleoid, chromatin,
chromatids, chromosomes, &
homologous chromosomes.
3. Describe the cell cycle
including a summary of the
major events that occur
during interphase (G1, S, and
G2) as well as the general
overall purpose of
mitosis/cytokinesis.
4. Review some illustrations of
the cell cycle.
Name each step of mitosis
in the correct order.
Describe the major events that
occur in each phase of mitosis, be
sure to explain when the nucleus is
and is not present in a eukaryotic
cell?
Quiz :
Purpose and phases of mitosis.
Notes/Discussion:
Describe each step of
mitosis and label the
structures found
throughout the process.
Identify the purpose of
each major structure and
event observed
throughout the process of
the cell cycle/mitosis.
Explain how this process
is different between plants
and animals (concerning
the cell plate formation in
plant, but a cell
membrane cleavage in
animal cells).
Notes/Discussion:
Review somatic and gamete cells
concepts.
Describe the major differences
between diploid and haploid cells.
Explain the purpose for this.
Are the cells resulting from mitosis
identical to the original cells or are
they unique?
Day 5 - (2/15-2/16)
I can statements from
days 1-4.
I can describe how each
type of cell division is
related to asexual and
sexual reproduction.
Compare and contrast
gene segregation and
independent assortment.
Explain how both play a
role in increasing
genetic variation within
a population.
Notes/Discussion:
Explain the concepts of gene
segregation and independent
assortment.
Explain the process of crossing over.
Explain how linked genes interfere
with independent assortment.
Group Review Activity questions:
1. Review bell ringers & exit slips.
2. Summarize the major events of the
Group Activity:
cell cycle
Have the students hypothesize how 3. Justify how mitosis is used for
this process could occur with a
growth (identical cells) and meiosis
“trading of cards” activity.
is for variation.
4. Differentiate between haploid and
Neapolitan Ice Cream Lab:
diploid cells.
Sequence the events as to how
5. Differentiate between somatic and
Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches
gamete cells.
can be divided in such a manner
6. Do all organisms that undergo
that each new half still maintains
mitosis also experience meiosis?
the qualities of a Neapolitan ice
7. Do all organisms that experience
cream sandwich.
meiosis also undergo mitosis?
Test on asexual cell
reproduction, interphase
& mitosis.
Notes/Discussion:
Asexual & Sexual
reproduction.
Wrap up /
Exit ticket
Differentiate between the
purpose of mitosis and meiosis.
How does an organisms’
asexual/sexual mode of
reproduction influence the type
of cell division an organism
uses?
Draw an example of a cell
that has 6 chromosomes
in metaphase would
appear like. Is the nucleus
present? Why or why not?
Homework
Mitosis worksheet
Compare/contrast types of
cell division
Assessments
Questions from
lecture/discussion
Homework & discussions
What is the difference between a
diploid cell and a haploid cell?
Explain the MAIN REASON for
the events of each phase of mitosis.
Quiz
Competency/Objective:
Obj 4b. Differentiate between the types of cellular reproduction.
What are the major differences of
mitosis and meiosis? Include a
description that identifies not just the
difference in purpose, but also in
chromosomal layout.
Organize a review sheet from the bell
ringers & exit tickets for this unit.
Review activity/discussion
How do the major
events of meiosis
produce cells that are
they unique (assorted)
when compared to the
parents?
Homework