Learning Exercise
Examining mitosis
Students will create visual or graphical representations of the stages of mitosis and present them before the class.
- Material:
- Super 3D Mitosis Animation
- Date last modified:
- September 19, 2007
- Created by:
- Joaquin Alvarado
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Exercise
Engagement:
Begin by showing the video clip of mitosis located at http://www.hybridmedicalanimation.com/anim_mitosis_wmVideo.html.
Exploration:
Four groups of students will consult the text, internet, or revisit the video, in order investigate the stages of mitosis and create a graphical or visual representation of their findings which must be accompanied by a written explanation of the stages.
Explanation:
Students will present their projects and explain the stages in front of the class.
Extension:
After all groups have presented, students will be asked to revise their written explanations, expand them, and correct any errors that may be present.
Evaluation:
The teacher will score the written explanations according to a rubric that contains the point scale for each stage of mitosis. I.e. Prophase: 1 point for the dissolving of the nuclear envelopeÂ…etc.
Additional Information: http://www.hybridmedicalanimation.com/anim_mitosis_wmVideo.html