Cell Division in Plant & Animal Cells

Louise Forrester Brown

Kettering Middle School

Background Information

Theme: Patterns & Cycles

Science Indicator: Identifies stages of mitosis, meiosis and genetic recombination

It is assumed that students have prior knowledge of basic cell structure and functions.

Objectives:

1. Students will identify the stages of mitosis in an animal cell.

2. Students will compare the stages of mitosis in plant and animal cells.

3. Students will explain the process of meiosis.

 

Enrichment Activities:

* The images used in these activities have been modified from various sites on the internet.