Review for:How Cells Divide: Mitosis vs. Meiosis

posted: on February 12, 2008 at 12:06PM

Biology

Meiosis

I wanted students to review meisis and review mitosis at the same time. These are two very similar processes that they can confuse at times. It is important to makes sure they are clear on the steps and purpose fro each mechanism of cell divison.

A.P., Honors or Advanced, Intro or Regular

After have talked about the steps of meiosis I had students use the animation in class in groups of two on a tablet computer. They had to go through each stage of the animation and suppliment their class notes with information on the animation. They also had to make a list of things that were similar and different about mitosis and meiosis in each stage of division.

Provides visualization or animation, Provides practice or tutorial, Provides additional content, Provides assessment opportunity, Increases student engagement and motivation

The animation move slowly and can be replayed at any time. They can even replay one half of the animation at a time if they want to. The maternal and paternal chromosomes are color coded which help illustrate hapliod and diploid cells.

None that I really found. My students liked working with this animation.