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Sex Cells Have One Set of Chromosomes; Body Cells Have Two InteractiveSex Cells Have One Set of Chromosomes; Body Cells Have Two Interactive
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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9th - 12th
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Sex Cells Have One Set of Chromosomes; Body Cells Have Two

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What's the difference between body cells and sex cells? Learners explore the question and the process of meiosis using an interactive lesson. An animation describes the discovery of meiosis and describes its phases for a detailed and eye-catching look a the process.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

cells, cell reproduction, reproduction, sexual reproduction, chromosomes, meiosis, cell division, sperm, eggs

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils draw sketches of each phase of meiosis as notes
  • Create a graphic organizer to compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes individuals understand the process of mitosis

Pros

  • Includes images to help clarify the concepts
  • Provides biography information of the scientists in the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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