Meiosis and Mitosis

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SBI3U Genetics Processes- Meiosis and Mitosis

Curriculum Expectations:
d3.1 explain the phases in the process of meiosis in terms of cell division, the
movement of chromosomes, and crossing over of genetic material
d3.2 explain the concepts of DNA, genes, chromosomes, alleles, mitosis, and
meiosis, and how they account for the transmission of hereditary characteristics
according to Mendelian laws of inheritance
d2.2 investigate the process of meiosis, using a microscope or similar instrument,
or a computer simulation, and draw biological diagrams to help explain the main
phases in the process [PR, AI, C]

Learning Goals Students will be able to:

-Explain the function of cell division processes; for example, cells undergo mitosis
when they need to make clones of themselves and meiosis is important for gametic
cells to be formed.

-Describe the movement of chromosomes during cell division processes (i.e.,

mitosis and meiosis).

-Recognize the discrete phases of the two cell division processes from diagrammatic
depictions.

-Recognize the discrete phases of mitosis from microscopic observations.

Glossary
Terms:

Definition

Chromatin

Chromatin: The tangled fibrous

complex of DNA and protein within a

Chromatid

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Chromosomes

eukaryotic nucleus.

Centromere

Chromatid: one of two chromosomes

strands resulting from the duplication of
a chromosome. The pair are called sister
chromatids and they remain attached at
their centromeres until separated during
mitosis.

Spindle Fibres
Centrioles
Synapsis
Crossing over
Tetrad

Chromosomes: long threads of genetic

material found in the nucleus of cells
Centromere: the structure that holds
chromatids together
Spindle Fibres: protein structures that
guide chromosomes during cell division
Centrioles: small protein bodies that
are found in the cytoplasm of animal
cells.
Synapsis: the pairing of homologous
chromosomes
Crossing over: the exchange of genetic
material between two homologous
chromosomes
Tetrad: a pair of homologous
chromosomes each with two chromatids.

Assessment Evidence:

Evaluation:

Claymation videos

Observational (diagnostic)

Dance performances

Observational (formative)

Biological drawings

Anecdotal notes (formative)

Hand in drawings, formal feedback

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Learning Plan:
1. Hook/Real world connections: Bring in an animal liver, baby picture and
a band aid
2. Review PowerPoint lesson: Reviewing mitosis and meiosis concepts
3. Claymation Activity 1.0: Making the mitosis/meiosis videos with clay
4. Claymation Activity Presentation 1.1: Presenting the videos that are
uploaded on Padlet (tinyurl.com/claymationvideos )
5. Dance interpretation: Students will present a dance of how
recombination works within meiosis using rubber gloves that are different
coloured.
6. Microscopes: Students look at mitosis occurring within a real animal
cell. They will be drawing the different phases they identified in the slide. The
drawings will be handed in for a participation mark.
7. Review concepts
8. Consolidation
References:
Fraser, D., et al. 2012. Biology 12. Nelson, Toronto, ON., Nelson Education
Ltd. Chapter 3