Mitosis vs. Meiosis
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Subject Area: Science | Grade Level: 7
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Mitosis, Meiosis
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will learn to identify the differences and similarities between Mitosis and Meiosis. This will cover both sexual and asexual reproduction, as well as the stages involved in their development and formation.

  • SC.7.L.16.3 Compare and contrast the general processes of sexual reproduction requiring meiosis and asexual reproduction requiring mitosis.
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Video : Mitosis vs. Meiosis: Side by Side Comparison
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: Learning about Mitosis and Meiosis with the Amoeba sisters.
Quiz : Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

What is the primary outcome of mitosis?

Question #2

How many chromosomes are in each human gamete produced by meiosis?

Question #3

What is the acronym used to remember the stages of mitosis and meiosis?

Question #4

What is the role of mitosis in the body?

Question #5
Mitosis produces four identical haploid cells.
Question #6
Crossing over occurs during prophase I of meiosis and increases genetic diversity.
Question #7
The process of cytokinesis occurs before the stages of mitosis and meiosis.
Question #8
Does meiosis occur in two rounds of division?
Question #9
Is interphase part of mitosis or meiosis?
Question #10
Do sperm and egg cells combine to form a diploid zygote?
Resources : Extra sources to explore!
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Mitosis vs Meiosis
Mitosis vs Meiosis quiz. Compete with your class mates to find out who knows more!
Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction
Rap parody teaching students about Sexual and Asexual reproduction. This correlates to Mitosis and Meiosis.
Mitosis Mover!
A short interactive useful game for helping students understand the basics of the cell cycle and how one cell divides to form two genetically identical daughter cells.