Cell Division and Cancer Assignments Menu
Week of December 10 – December 17
Monday, December 10
Key Concept: What events take place during the 3 stages of the cell cycle?
Key Terms:
Cell cycle
Prophase
Chromosome
Interphase
Metaphase
Cytokinesis
Replication
Anaphase
Mitosis
Telophase
Activities - Read pages 55-60 and choose 1 - 20 points Due 12/12
1. Write a journal entry from a chromosomes point of view going through mitosis. Use the key
terms.
2. Create a song about the cell cycle using the key terms
3. Write a script and perform a skit about a cell that is going through cell division. Use the key
terms
4. Model – Create a 3 dimensional model of a cell going through the different phases of cell
division
5. Create a game about cell division. Use the key terms. include directions and at least 20
informational questions.
6. Complete the Skills lab- Multiplying by Dividing(p. 63)
Tuesday, December 11
Key Concept: How does the structure of DNA help to account for the way in which DNA copies itself?
Key Terms:
Adenine
Thymine
Guanine
Deoxyribose
Cytosine
Phosphate
Replication
Activities: Read pages 61-62 and choose 1 – 20 points Due 12/14
1. Create a 3 dimensional model of DNA. Label the four types of nitrogen bases and the sides made
of deoxyribose sugar and phosphate.
2. Create a Poster that explains how DNA replicates. Use the key terms
3. Write a recipe for making DNA. Include both the ingredients and how to put them together. Be
specific and use the key terms
4. Interview a strand of DNA to find out how it was formed. Include the key terms
5. Create a song about how DNA replicates. Include the key terms
Wednesday, December 12
Key Concepts:1. How is cancer related to the cell cycle?
2. What are some ways that cancer can be treated?
Key Terms:
Cancer
Tumor
Radiation
Mutations
Chemotherapy
Surgery
Activities: Read pages 64-67 and choose 1 – 10 points Due 12/17
1. Research a type of cancer and create an informational poster. Include a description of the type
of cancer, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
2. Research a type of cancer and create an informational pamphlet. Include a description of the
type of cancer, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
3. Research a type of cancer and create a slide show/power point. Include a description of the type
of cancer, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
4. Research a type of cancer and create an informational video. Include a description of the type of
cancer, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment