Lesson 8: Mitosis

An all-in-one presentation and worksheet pack designed to teach the cell cycle, mitosis and the importance of cell division in multicellular organisms. Features clear explanations, accessible diagrams, opportunities to apply knowledge, and activities designed to develop students’ understanding of how cells grow, replicate their DNA and divide to produce two genetically identical cells.

Key Features:

• Covers the three main stages of the cell cycle
• Describes how cells grow and increase the number of sub-cellular structures, including ribosomes and mitochondria
• Describes how DNA replicates to produce two copies of each chromosome
• Describes how chromosomes are separated during mitosis
• Describes how the nucleus divides, followed by the cytoplasm and cell membrane
• Covers how cell division produces two genetically identical daughter cells
• Explains the importance of mitosis in the growth and development of multicellular organisms
• Includes a core knowledge worksheet
• Includes opportunities for students to apply their understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis
• Complete answer keys included throughout