Week 26

This week we will continue learning about DNA and how cells manipulate it to begin the process of cell division.  We will start with the process of MITOSIS, which is how a normal body cell divides to make new cells.  This process clones one cell to produce two genetically identical cells.  These cells perform their normal functions during INTERPHASE and eventually reproduce again to each form two new cells.

To do this we will use notes and video, and students will create a Mitosis Ball, where they will illustrate the phases of Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase & Cytokinesis) and put them all together forming a model that can be folded up into a ball.

Students will also begin to learn about MEIOSIS, which is when four genetically different cells are formed when sex cells are produced.  They will start with an interactive computer program called Snurfle meiosis where students will work together using a game to learn about the steps involved in Meiosis.