click here

click here

Free Trial Member Benefits Sign In

Search:

Science (3597 resources)

Division to Multiply -- Mitosis

Grade Levels: 3 - 5

INTRODUCTION
Students will explore how cells divide and multiply (a process called mitosis) for growth and repair.

SUGGESTED TIME ALLOWANCE
60 minutes

OBJECTIVES
Students will:

use vocabulary related to mitosis.

learn how cells reproduce.

MATERIALS

Activity worksheet: Division to Multiply (http://www.sfscience.com/admin/pdf/6A2_1BLM.htm)

Website: Division to Multiply (http://www.sfscience.com/english/grade_6/unit_A/chap_2/act_1/1.htm)

Website: The Cell Cycle (http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/tutorials/cell_cycle/cells3.html)

PROCEDURES

Introduce key vocabulary: cell, cell division, chromosome, DNA, mitosis.

Have students visit Division to Multiply and take notes in preparation for a class discussion.

Ask students to complete the Division to Multiply worksheet. Point out that all the required information can be found at The Cell Cycle website.

Have students work individually or with partners.

Arrange a time when students can share their findings.

ASSESSMENT
Use students' activity sheet answers and notes to assess their understanding of mitosis. Students should be able to tell why cells divide and what happens during the four main phases of mitosis.

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

In Anatomy of a Splinter (http://www.cellsalive.com/ouch.htm) students will see how cells help the body repair and grow. Have students print out and label a favorite illustration from the site to share with the class.

Have students visit Onion Root Tips (http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/activities/cell_cycle/cell_cycle.html) where they will be challenged to determine the amount of time used for different phases of the cell cycle.

:: PRINTER FRIENDLY

Join TeacherVision
for $39.95 a year and start receiving benefits today!

click here

click here

Related Links

2008 Summer Olympics

Celebrate this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing, China, with our resources, activities, and lessons.

Teaching about Natural Disasters

The world has suffered two natural disasters this May — Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and the earthquake in China. These tragedies may have your students wondering why such large catastrophes occur. We have resources to help you explain earthquakes and cyclones, and for dealing with the subjects of death and crisis with your class.

July Events

Find educational activities for every day in July. Take a look at our Summer Activities Slideshow for our favorite summer-themed activities, lessons, and printables.

Sign up for our Great Stuff for Teachers newsletter to keep up-to-date on all of our seasonal lessons and printables.

New Customizable Printables

Easily create personalized hall and office passes or teacher stationary with our customizable classroom passes and notes. Prepare for substitute teachers, field trips, parent-teacher conferences, and more with our customizable charts and forms.

Drama Resources

Explore our drama resources – from Shakespearean plays to The Miracle Worker to Readers Theater – to widen your curricular focus. Students will enjoy the change of pace that putting on a classroom play will bring!

ADD/ADHD Resources

From frequently asked questions to assessment accommodations, these articles and resources will help you to deal with the special nature of students with ADD/ADHD.

TeacherVision^® | MyGradeBook | Quiz Lab | FamilyEducation | FunBrain | InfoPlease | FactMonster

© 2000-2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.