Cell Size and Mitosis
Unit: Cell Size and Mitosis
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Objective: SWBAT describe what limits the size of a cell. (Why are cells
so small?
BR-. Write out the following vocab. (you can staple this to your
Bellringers for this unit)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Chromatin
Chromosome
Chromatid
Homologous Pair
Centromere
Mitosis
7. Centriole
8. Interphase
9. Prophase
10.Metaphase
11.Anaphase
12.Telophase
LESSON
• Notes on cell size and cell cycle
• Work on Vocab
HW- vocab/ flash cards!
13.Cytokinesis
14.Spindle fibers
15.Metaphase plate/
Equator
Unit: Cell Size and Mitosis
Friday, November 18, 2011
Objective: SWBAT describe what limits the size of a
cell. (Why are cells so small? (same as yesterday )
BR1. List the three reasons why cells must remain so
small
LESSON
1. That’s a Tiny Cell Y’all!
2. Intro mitosis?
HW- finish lab questions
Unit: Cell Size and Mitosis
Monday, November 21, 2011
Objective: Describe the cell’s cycle
BR1. How did the agar lab we did Friday demonstrate
why cells are so small.
LESSON
1. Mitosis Drawings
HW- Vocabulary/Flashcards
Unit: Cell Size and Mitosis
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Objective: SWBAT draw and describe the steps of
Mitosis (PMAT)
BR- What is mitosis? What phase of the cell
cycle comes before mitosis?
LESSON
1. More Mitosis Drawings
2. Vocab/Cartoons?
HW- Cartoons?
•Thanksgiving Break 
Unit: Cell Size and Mitosis
Monday, November 28, 2011
Objective: Distinguish between the stages of mitosis.
BR1. What are the 5 parts to the cell cycle?
2. Which part does the cell spend most of its life in?
3. Which parts are for dividing the nucleus?
LESSON
1. Present any cartoons
2. Onion Cell Root Tip Lab
HW- study flashcards
Unit: Cell Size and Mitosis
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Objective: SWBAT list the characteristics of each
stage of the cell cycle (Interphase (G1, S, G2)
Mitosis (PMAT) and Cytokinesis)
BR- Do the matching handout.
LESSON
1. Clicker
2. Mitosis Beads
HW- Review Flashcards and Bellringer
Unit: Cell Size and Mitosis
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Objective: SWBAT define meiosis vocab and explain
the major differences between mitosis and meiosis.
BR1. Draw a picture of a homologous pair of
chromosomes before replication and then after
replication.
2. Label a set of sister chromatids.
LESSON
1. Intro to Meiosis vocab!
HW-
Unit: Cell Size and Mitosis
Thursday, Dec 1, 2011
Objective: REVIEW!!!
BR- Why would different cells have rates of cell
division?
LESSON
1. Study Guide
HW-STUDY FOR TEST!!! Organize Bellringers, get
vocab ready to turn in!
Unit: Cell Size and Mitosis
Friday, December 2, 2011
TEST DAY