Description
Models are powerful tools for teaching science as they provide useful simplifications of structures and processes, helping to make the unseen seen and the complex simple. Introduce your students to the cell cycle and how it is divided into different stages, including mitosis. Your students will begin by making models of cells and chromosomes. They then learn about what happens during mitosis and the cell cycle. In the process, they will look at growth of subcellular structures and replication of DNA during interphase. Next, they learn the steps of mitosis, including cell nucleus breakdown, lineup of chromosomes on cell fibers, chromosome separation, and nucleus reformation and cytokinesis.
This model-making kit includes enough materials for students to assemble up to 5 paper models working cooperatively. The included comprehensive teacher resource guide provides illustrated readings, activities, key vocabulary, and an assessment, along with teaching opportunities for students to Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate their understanding of the concepts presented.