Meiosis & Mendelian Genetics
Wednesday 1/20/16
Title: Vocabulary Preview
Standard:
SB2 → Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations
(a) Using Mendel’s laws, explain the role of meiosis in reproductive variability
(e) Compare the advantages of sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction in different
situations
Essential Question:
What are the important vocabulary terms for the Meiosis & Mendelian Genetics unit?
Bellringer:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Cell division in eukaryotic cells is a complex process because of
The multiple chromosomes
The nucleus
The many organelles
All of these
Activator:
Why is cell division important?
Teaching Strategies:
 Students will complete a matching activity, in which they will match the important
vocabulary terms to their definitions.
 Then they will complete a crossword with these vocabulary terms.
Summarizer:
Students will choose two vocabulary terms they feel are difficult to remember and work with a
classmate on a method to remember them.
Meiosis & Mendelian Genetics
Thursday 1/21/16
Title: Meiosis PPT
Standard:
SB2 → Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations
(a) Using Mendel’s laws, explain the role of meiosis in reproductive variability
(e) Compare the advantages of sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction in different
situations
Essential Question:
What are the important stages of meiosis?
Bellringer:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
The correct order of phases during mitosis is
Telophase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase
Prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase
Prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
Activator:
What is the acronym for the stages of mitosis in order?
Teaching Strategies:
 Students will take fill-in-the-blank notes on asexual and sexual reproduction and meiosis
and its stages using Nearpod.
Summarizer:
Students will complete 3 comprehension questions on Nearpod, based on the notes they took.
Meiosis & Mendelian Genetics
Friday 1/22/16
Title: Meiosis PPT, Meiosis Practice
Standard:
SB2 → Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations
(a) Using Mendel’s laws, explain the role of meiosis in reproductive variability
(e) Compare the advantages of sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction in different
situations
Essential Question:
What are the important stages of meiosis?
Bellringer:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
What statement describes meiosis?
Meiosis produces genetically identical cells.
Meiosis results in haploid cells.
Meiosis takes place throughout an organism’s life.
Meiosis is involved in asexual reproduction.
Activator:
How is mitosis different from meiosis?
Teaching Strategies:
 Students will complete taking fill-in-the-blank notes on asexual and sexual reproduction
and meiosis and its stages using Nearpod.
Summarizer:
Students will complete a handout about the important characteristics of each stage of meiosis
and contrasting meiosis and mitosis.