Mitosis

Content Objectives:

1. I will explain the result and purpose of mitosis.
2. I can describe how a "child" cell compares to the parent cell.

Language Objectives

1. New vocabulary terms: Mitosis, Replicate, Interphase, Cytokinesis

December Process Words

• Adapt (6, 7th grade)

• Verify (6, 7th grade)

• Establish (7th grade)

• Relate (7th grade)

Mitosis Video

1. Viewing #1: Without sound - what do you think about? What questions do you have?
2. Viewing #2: Sound - What are new vocabulary terms? What questions do you have?

Notes on mitosis

Mitosis Flip Books

Support Reading p. 80-85 in the Cells and Heredity Book

Extra Animation: Build a Mitosis Movie

Exit Note:
1. In mitosis, a "parent cell" divides into two daughter cells. How do these cells compare to the parent?
2. Why do cells in your body undergo mitosis?

On Friday, progress reports will be sent home. Please use the progress report to update the tracking sheet provided today. A reassessment will take place on Monday that covers photosynthesis, cellular respiration and passive transport.

Also on Monday, please bring in your completed flip book.