Activity 1: The teacher should split the class into two. Half will be given the Learner Information Sheets 1 and 2, and half will be given the Learner Information Sheets 3 and 4. The latter meiosis activity is more difficult so this could also be used for differentiation. Learners should work in pairs or small groups for this activity. They should be given the information sheet detailing the stages of mitosis or meiosis and make sure they are familiar with each step. They should then compare it to the analogy of the process of mitosis or meiosis. Learners are then to: Link as many of the stages to the analogy as possible- highlighting where they can be found. Identify stages which are omitted. Answer the follow up questions to the process which increase in demand. Each mitosis group should then pair up with a meiosis group and share their information with one another. Extension ideas: Learners could add in the omitted stages to the story or devise their own analogy for this or the other process. They could analyse the models provided and identify the strengths or weaknesses. Suggested mitosis analogy task answers: Spies On A Wire 00:00 Two stealth helicopters carrying special agent 1 and special agent 2 arrive at Cellattle bank headquarters. They check the perimeter is clear. (the cell) 00:10 Special agent 1 laser cuts the East skylight entrance. (pole of the cell) 00:10 Special agent 2 laser cuts the West skylight entrance. (pole of the cell) 00:12 Zip wires are secured and commence zip wire travel into the main vault area. (spindle fibres) 00:19 Special agent 1 to commence copying of the 46 electronic documents from the bank network onto electronic device A. (replication of the chromosomes)
Activity 1: The teacher should split the class into two. Half will be given the Learner Information Sheets 1 and 2, and half will be given the Learner Information Sheets 3 and 4. The latter meiosis activity is more difficult so this could also be used for differentiation. Learners should work in pairs or small groups for this activity. They should be given the information sheet detailing the stages of mitosis or meiosis and make sure they are familiar with each step. They should then compare it to the analogy of the process of mitosis or meiosis. Learners are then to: Link as many of the stages to the analogy as possible- highlighting where they can be found. Identify stages which are omitted. Answer the follow up questions to the process which increase in demand. Each mitosis group should then pair up with a meiosis group and share their information with one another. Extension ideas: Learners could add in the omitted stages to the story or devise their own analogy for this or the other process. They could analyse the models provided and identify the strengths or weaknesses. Suggested mitosis analogy task answers: Spies On A Wire 00:00 Two stealth helicopters carrying special agent 1 and special agent 2 arrive at Cellattle bank headquarters. They check the perimeter is clear. (the cell) 00:10 Special agent 1 laser cuts the East skylight entrance. (pole of the cell) 00:10 Special agent 2 laser cuts the West skylight entrance. (pole of the cell) 00:12 Zip wires are secured and commence zip wire travel into the main vault area. (spindle fibres) 00:19 Special agent 1 to commence copying of the 46 electronic documents from the bank network onto electronic device A. (replication of the chromosomes)
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