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Mitosis and Cancer – Data Analysis on Carcinogenesis
A group activity where students analyze images and charts to determine the relationship between mitosis and cancer.
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Mitosis Drag & Drop
If you have used the cell cycle label (mitosis) in class, this version will work for assigning on Google Classroom. The image of the cell cycle includes interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase, plus several structures associated with the process. Students can drag the labels to the image on Google slides and then complete a…
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Virtual Microscope
This worksheet can be used with the Virtual Microscope where students can place specimens on a stage and use coarse and fine adjustment knobs to magnify up to 100x. Generally, I have my students practice with real microscopes, starting with a basic tutorial lab where they focus on the letter “e.” This virtual lab also…
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Cell Cycle Label
This worksheet was created for freshman level biology and is a simpler version of a worksheet I use in the advanced classes showing the cell cycle. The image shows a cell in interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Students label each phase and then identify structures within the cell that are important for cell division,…
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Mitosis – Internet Exploration
This assignment can be a stand-alone activity to help students learn to identify the phases of mitosis by viewing various animations. There are several sites to visit, where students perform tasks, such as labeling and making comparisons. Site 1: Bioman Mitosis Mover This is a game site where you progress through levels. Students can print…
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Investigation: What Are the Different Types of Cells?
Students look at cells from different domains and kingdoms; compare the size of cells and how their structure and shape differ depending on their function.
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Comparing Plant Cells
Students observe onion cells and elodea cells using the light microscope. Students compare structures found in each type of cell and create drawings.
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Cells Activities and Teaching Resources
Microscope Activities Introduction to the Microscope – E Lab – explore how to use a light microscope (Letter E Slides) Microscope Coloring – label and color the parts of the microscope Label the Microscope – simple graphic to practice identifying microscope parts Guide to Using the Light Microscope – step-by-step instructions on how to focus…
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Lesson Plans
I have compiled various lesson plans and worksheets for units covered in most basic biology classes. You are free to use these for your own classes. Most of the content is not your traditional lesson plan (where you have objectives and resources and attention grabbers) but is simply a worksheet that is ready to pass…