Lesson Plan
Curated OER

DNA Replication

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create a model of DNA and simulate replication with their models in an activity that uses licorice, colored marshmallows, and toothpicks. Students also label a diagram of replication and indicate major parts of the DNA molecule.
Unit Plan
Intel

Cell-to-Cell

For Teachers 9th Standards
The third in a series of 10 STEM project-based lessons focuses on cells types, functions, and physiology. Through research, discussions, writings, and presentations, groups learn about the difference between plant and animal cells, the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spermatogenesis versus Oogenesis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils compare and contrast the processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis. This lesson uses the KWL+ strategy to promote reading. The + used here is the Venn diagram.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Basic Introduction to Foundation of Life: Genes, Genetics and Genetic Diseases

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to genetics along with genetic diseases and heredity. In groups, they complete a Punnett Square to determine the dominant and recessive genes. After viewing diagrams, they identify the characteristics of DNA and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sexual Versus Asexual Reproduction

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss the prefix "a" as in atypical and abiotic. They coy definitions of sexual and asexual reproduction into their notes. Students use prior knowledge of mitosis, meiosis, and previous diagrams to describe what happens in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Extensions - Biology Review Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a variety of activities in order to review a Biology unit. For example, they research the Bird Flu, it's history, how it is spread, what has been done about it, what better options exist for controlling or removing it....
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Basic Difference Between Mitosis and Meiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
The differences between mitosis and meiosis are explained in this resource. Includes labeled diagrams showing what happens during each and a chart giving an overview of their differences.
Handout
Diffen

Diffen: Mitosis and Meiosis

For Students 6th - 9th
Find out about the basics of mitosis and meiosis with this comparison chart. Then read the article, study the diagrams, and watch the videos to go further into the subject.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 2.24 Mitosis vs. Meiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Use diagrams to help understand meiosis and mitosis.
Unit Plan
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: The Cell Cycle & Mitosis Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cell Biology Project at the University of Arizona provides an explanation of mitosis, DNA basics, diagrams and a practice exercise.