Online Science Lesson

Mitosis Modeling

Iris is a student in this biology class. Watch the teacher explain the phases of mitosis, read the lesson notes, and complete the recap tasks. Submit once to see your score and the correct answers.

Topic focus

Mitosis

Prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis.

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Student details

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Before watching

Preparation task

Choose the best group for each mitosis word.

Preparation task

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Class video

Watch the lesson, then read the summary and complete the tasks.

Class notes

Mitosis modeling summary

Read this summary of the class before you answer the questions.

Main ideas to remember

  • Mitosis produces genetically identical daughter cells.
  • Chromatids are single pieces; a chromosome is made of two joined chromatids.
  • Metaphase is the stage where chromosomes line up in the middle.
  • Cytokinesis is the final separation of the cytoplasm into two cells.

Task 1

Check your understanding

Choose the best answer for each question.

Multiple choice questions

Task 2

Key vocabulary

Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

Vocabulary gap fill

Reflection

Iris's exit ticket

Imagine you are Iris in this class. Explain which phase of mitosis is easiest for you to remember and why the pipe-cleaner model helped.

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