Standards:A) Key Idea 4: Development is a highly regulated process involving mitosis and differentiation-Performance Indicator 4.1d: The zygote may divide by mitosis and differentiate to form the specialized cells,tissues, and organs of multicellular organisms.B) 1.B: Create original works as a means of personal or group expression1.C: Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues2.B: Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of digital environments and media. 4.B: Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project4.D: Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

Lesson Objectives:A) -Students will identify and replicate the 5 phases of mitosis by the cellular components that are present.-Students will differentiate the two parts of the cell cycle: Interphase and Mitosis.B) Students recognize the trend of the cell cycle simulator and can imagine the simulator as a alternate perspective on the cell cycle-Students will design and invent their own study guide using Microsoft Paint.

Introduce Learning Activity:A) Bell Ringer-Teacher will write on board How do we grow? What happens when we get a cut, how come it doesnt stay like that forever? The teacher will then ask the class to write down their answer on a piece of paper. When finished, the class will share their answers. The answer is cellular division. The name for the process of one cell forming into two cells is the CELL CYCLE. Todays goals include learning the process of mitosis (the steps of how it happens) and differentiating between them (what makes them different).B) We will be learning this through an INTERACTIVE SIMULATOR where you will be the pilot of a cell, in charge of leading your ship (the cell) to repair a cut in the skin. After, we will be creating a visual study guide for your upcoming test next week. We will do this using the program Microsoft Paint.

Provide Information:A) Teacher will quickly draw the overlook of the cell cycle. This includes interphase and mitosis. Teacher will draw very basically what happens in each phase; Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis.

Vocabulary Review: Interphase- Cell grows and DNA copies itself. Mitosis- Process when cell dividesDNA- Long double helix ladder molecule in nucleus that codes for all the proteins in our body.Chromosome- DNA Coiled around itself and packaged together in a rod or X shape.Sister Chromatids- 2 identical chromosomes.Centromere- holds sister chromatids together.Spindle Fibers- Thin protein strands that hold and move chromosomes.Centrosome- Complex that controls spindle fibers.-Students will complete their blueprint sheet for Microsoft Paint.

Provide Practice:A) Playing the simulator will help solidify and familiarize the steps of mitosis. Teacher will walk through beginning of game. The first step is to hit enter and read the narrative aloud. When the class gets to the cell cycle page, inform class that the G1, S and G2 are just interphase as discussed before. Also, ignore CDK and Cyclin, you do not need to know this and it will not be on the exam. Teacher will lead class through game and checkpoints asking class for assistance and insight when appropriate. B) After game students will open up Microsoft Paint and teacher will demonstrate the basic functions of the program. Students will then be asked to make each phase of mitosis and save each individual file. In an ideal classroom the student will have a thumb drive and classroom lab access to finish slides for homework. Each slide completed would be an additional point of extra credit on the exam for an opportunity of up to 5 extra credit points.

Provide Knowledge of Results:A) Teacher will analyze participation and involvement B) Teacher will observe, survey, monitor and provide feedback to students designing in Microsoft Paint.

Review Activity:A) Teacher asks, Did these activities help you to learn the cell cycle? Who can explain the difference between interphase and mitosis? Which event do you prefer, simulator or creating your own reference?

Methods of Assessment: A) Completing the table of mitosis phases will allow teacher to know if student can identify and replicate each step of mitosis.B) The final mitosis slides will indicate the dexterity and skill in Microsoft Paint.

Additional Resources:Real Life Matching Game

Additional Figures for Substitute teacher.

ricochetscience.com

Mitosis figure:

geneticssuite.net

Example of MS Paint Figure.