Exploring Mitosis
aligned to Ngss Hsls 1-4
Learning Objective
I can describe the stages of mitosis and their functions in cell division.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Mitosis: The Amazing Cell Process that Uses Division to Multiply! (Updated)
Amoeba Sisters
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
- •
Mitosis is a type of cell division that is important for growth and repair of damage in body cells, but it does not produce sperm or egg cells.
- •
Before mitosis begins, the cell duplicates its DNA during interphase to ensure that each new cell has the correct number of chromosomes.
- •
The stages of mitosis, in order, are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, which can be remembered using the acronym PMAT.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe what happens to the chromosomes during each of the following stages of mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.”
Teacher Guide
Get the complete package:
- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
- Printable student handouts
