LS1 4 Cell Division: Mitosis

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HS-LS1-4. Use a model to illustrate the role of cellular division (mitosis) and differentiation in producing and
maintaining complex organisms. [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include specific gene control mechanisms or rote memorization of
the steps of mitosis.]

Inquiry science
Printable activity: Cell Cycle activity Go To Lesson 5 CK-12
On-line activity: Understanding Mitosis Science Spot

LAB activities follow safety guidelines linked above and in each activity

Lab #1Mitosis FLIP BOOK Complete Understanding Mitosis on-line activity above first

EXTENSION material for the curious

Meiosis FLIP BOOK activity page1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 will be linked shortly
Meiosis versus mitosis - dirty sock activity HHMI-UCI
Biological Effects of Space Radiation and Microgravity on Mammalian Cells (Neuro Rad) JAXA/NASA
Cedars-Sinai to send stem cells to the space station to aid in the advancement of stem-cell therapies ISS National Laboratory

Stages of mitosis and linked to more descriptions of cell division OpenText BC CA

Prior Knowledge/Preview

Origin of Cells

Cells can only be formed by division of pre-existing cells.
The first cells must have arisen from non-living material.
The origin of eukaryotes: described by the endosymbiotic theory
CELL DIVISION
Mitosis cell division into two genetically identical daughter nuclei
Chromosomes condense by supercoiling during mitosis. Longer description
Cytokinesis after mitosis--different in plant and animal cells.
Interphase -cell cycle's active phase
Cyclins and control of the cell cycle
Mutagens, oncogenes and metastasis are involved in the development of primary and secondary tumours