The Dance of The Chromosomes
The Dance of The Chromosomes
The Dance of The Chromosomes
October 9, 2019
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Curriculum Expectations CURRICULAR
INTEGRATION
Overall:
D3. demonstrate understanding of concepts, processes, and
technologies related to the transmission of hereditary characteristics.
Specific:
D2.1 use appropriate terminology related to genetic processes
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
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Agenda EQUITY &
INCLUSION
1. Learning Goals
2. Minds On
3. Dance of the Chromosomes
4. Consolidation
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Learning Goals STUDENT
CENTRED
● I can name the different phases of mitosis
● I can describe the positioning and movements of
chromosomes in each phase of mitosis
● I understand the significance of the mitotic process in tissue
growth and repair
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Minds On DIFFERENTIATION
ENGAGEMENT
Mitosis Card Sequencing
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Dance of the Chromosomes EQUITY &
CONSTRUCTIVISM
EXPLORATION
INCLUSION
We will need 4 volunteers to run a mini-dance.
Pink cards represent one chromosome and blue cards represent another.
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Mitosis Dance Set-Up ELABORATION
EVALUATION
KINESTHETIC
INQUIRY
EXPLANATION
EVALUATION
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Consolidation METACOGNITION
EXPLANATION
Think, Pair, Share using the following prompt:
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Next Steps/Part II of Lesson ELABORATION
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Main Points
● Different pedagogies used
○ Constructivism, differentiation, direct instruction, kinesthetic,
inquiry
● Resources for teachers
○ Worksheets, teacher instruction guide, Mitosis cards (Minds
On), PowerPoint
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Thank You
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