ALEX Lesson Plan: Modeling Mitosis
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Modeling Mitosis
The Modeling Mitosis module includes hands-on inquiry-based activities.
This module provides three different methods for learning about Mitosis.
Using yarn and popsicle sticks, students will model and explain what
happens in each of the various stages of Mitosis. Students will prepare and
examine slides of their cheek cells and compare them to those of other
students. This will demonstrate the relationship between structure and
function of cells and, also, the similarity of the same types of cells within
the same species. The students will observe prepared slides of onion root
tips and whitefish blastula to discover the differences in mitosis in plant
and animal cells.
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1. Describe characteristics common to living things,
including growth and development, reproduction,
cellular organization, use of energy, exchange of gases,
and response to the environment.
2. Identify functions of organelles found in eukaryotic
cells, including the nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall,
mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles.
8. Describe the function of chromosomes.
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Primary Learning
Objective(s):
1. The student will model mitosis to identify and describe the process in
full or in any one of the stages.
2. The student will recognize and sketch any one of the stages of Mitosis
from prepared slides of an onion root tip and a white fish blastula.
3. The student will explain Mitosis to group members as he models the
process.
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ALEX Lesson Plan: Modeling Mitosis
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Materials and
Equipment:
Cheek Cell Lab: toothpicks, dropper bottle of water, blank slides, cover
slips, Methylene Blue, microscopes, plastic container with dilute bleach
solution.
Modeling: Per Eight Groups---4’x2’ bulletin board paper, one 100 inch
piece black yarn, one 60 inch piece purple yarn, two 30 inch pieces of rust
yarn, two 32 inch pieces of rust yarn, two 36 inch pieces of rust yarn, two
12 inch pieces of red yarn, two 12 inch pieces of blue yarn, scissors, scotch
tape, 4 rubber bands, 4 red popsicle sticks, 4 blue popsicle sticks.
Observation of Mitosis: Microscopes, prepared slides of onion root tip,
prepared slides of whitefish blastula
Word Documents for Taboo Cards and Karyotyping Activity
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Computer or laptop/ projector/projector screen/interactive board
See attached documents
DAYS3AND4ACTIVITIES.pdf
5EinquiryMitosis.pdf
TEACHERPREPARATIONGUIDE.pdf
MITOSIS.pptx
DAYS1and2ACTIVITIES.pdf
DAY5ACTIVITIES.pdf
See Day One
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with identified learning and/or behavior problems such as: reading or math performance below grade
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level; test or classroom assignments/quizzes at a failing level; failure to complete assignments
independently; difficulty with short-term memory, abstract concepts, staying on task, or following
directions; poor peer interaction or temper tantrums, and other learning or behavior problems.
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