Subject Area: Biology: Cellular Mitosis Grade Level: 9th Grade Standard(s) to be addressed: Iowa Core Essential Concept:

Understand and apply knowledge of the cell Objectives: Students will be able to: -Demonstrate a working knowledge of how a cell reproduces -Differentiate between the phases of mitosis Timeframe: 40 minutes Formative Assessment: On a small sheet of paper, students will write K, W, and L along the margin. Next to K, students will write what they already know about Mitosis. Next to W, students will write what they want to know. Students will leave the paper blank next to L. Students will pair up and discuss what they wrote next to K and W. The class will come together and discuss. Essential Questions: What happens in each stage of mitosis? What should we look for in (insert stage of mitosis)? Why would we want to double the DNA in Interphase? Why does the DNA coil into chromosomes? Materials Needed: Mitosis PowerPoint Notes for PowerPoint translated into a different language Graphic Organizer Partially filled out Graphic Organizer Instructions for the activity Instructions for the activity translated into a different language Poster Paper Markers Detailed Procedural Steps: 1.) A short PowerPoint will be viewed regarding the phases of Mitosis. While describing each stage, the teacher will ask what should we look for in ___? During Interphase, the teacher will ask why is it important that we double the DNA? During Prophase, the teacher will ask why does the DNA coil into chromosomes? 2.) A graphic organizer will be employed for students to map out key points. For those students with a writing IEP, a partially filled out graphic organizer will be given to alleviate any excessive writing. For those students who are English language learners, notes in their native tongue or a partially filled in graphic organizer will be provided to meet the students needs based on their level of English understanding.

3.) Once all student questions have been answered, students will be broken up into groups of 2

or 3. They will be given the task of demonstrating their knowledge of the phases of mitosis through a medium of their choosing (e.g. a skit, a poster, a story). The instructions for the assignment will be posted on the overhead projector to help alleviate any questions. These instructions will be read aloud to the class for those with any reading deficiency. The instructions could also be translated into a different language for those students who are English language learners. 4.) After 10 minutes, the groups will present their creations. Student Evaluation: Students will be asked to take out their sheets of paper on which K-W-L has been written. Students will write what they have learned from the exercise. Students will pair up and discuss their response. As a class, students will discuss what they have learned. Reflections: After each individual and group activity, understanding of the material will be gauged and a course of action will be determined. At the end of the lesson, the K-W-L sheets will be collected. If the student responses convey that they understand the concept of mitosis, the next class will be dedicated to a review and a lab. However, if students are struggling to understand the basics of mitosis, a second lesson will be taught on the subject.