Cell Division: Growth and Repair

12th GradeScience30 min

aligned to Ngss Hs-ls1-4

Learning Objective

I can model the process of cell division and its importance in growth and repair.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

9 min

Mitosis: The Amazing Cell Process that Uses Division to Multiply! (Updated)

Amoeba Sisters

Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Mitosis is a type of cell division that is important for growth and repair of body cells, but it does not produce sperm or egg cells.

  • Before mitosis begins, the cell duplicates its DNA during interphase so that each new cell will have the same genetic information.

  • The four stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, which can be remembered using the acronym PMAT.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the process of mitosis and explain its importance in both growth and repair within the human body.

Teacher Guide

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