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- 9th - 12th
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Students determine why cell growth is limited and requires cell division. They explore the different phases of mitosis, the oncogenes that cause cancer, and possible treatments. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students construct and manipulate models of mitosis and meiosis and compare/contrast them. They create the models using index cards and yarn, interpret diagrams and photographs, and summarize written descriptions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the process and stages of meiosis and its role in sexual reproduction. They examine the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis and how gametes are formed. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the basic processes by which cells divide and transfer their genetic information. They recognize and distinguish possible inherited traits and through the discovery method of the facts and principles of inheritance. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop a working vocabulary of terms related to the life cycle. In small groups, students play the life cycle's game which consists of matching and defining vocabulary. Directions for creating the game board are included with the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students witness various stages of mitosis through preparing onion root tip slides. With teacher guidance, they learn a great deal through the hands-on process of preparing the slides themselves. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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The main objective of this activity is to illustrate the variation that results from crossing-over during prophase I of meiosis. Other sources of variation from generation to generation are: (1) independent assortment (223 possible gametes that could be formed in humans), and (2) random gamete pairing. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the basic structure and function of the cell. They systematically cover the different parts of the cell that includes active transport, organelles, mitosis, and meiosis. The lesson is a review before a test. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students identify the structures that actually assort independently. They are taught how gene maps are produced. Students compare the processes of mitosis and meiosis. They are shown their (mitosis and meiosis) significane to sexual and asexual reproduction. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the concept of meiosis. In groups, they identify the characteristics of haploid and diploid cells and describe how reduction division affects cells. To end the lesson, they compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis along with dominant and recessive alleles. Full Review »
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