Term 3 - Weeks 5+6

ONLINE LEARNING

Learning Intentions
We are exploring cell division and DNA to explain how we are each unique. 

Success Criteria

1. Identify and describe the parts of cells (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, vacuole, mitochondria, cell wall, chloroplast) 

2. Describe the relationship between nucleus, chromosome, gene, and DNA. 

3. Describe the structure of DNA. 

4. Explain in some detail the process of cell division (mitosis and meiosis). 

5. Compare and contrast the significance of mitosis and meiosis for genetic variation (why we are all unique).

Extension: Make connections between DNA, mutations, genetic disorders and GMO foods (GLOBAL).

Extension: Compare and contrast the significance of mitosis and meiosis. 

Activities

Week 5-- Refer to the Tic-Tac-Toe document for recapping cell parts + DNA posted in Google Classroom.  There is a combination of literacy, interactive and hands-on activities posted to work through. 

- Complete 2x activities for cell parts

- Complete 2x activities for DNA 

TWO Google Meets (menstrual cycle + cell parts) 

Week 6 -- Refer to the Tic-Tac-Toe document for cell division posted in Google Classroom.  Again, there is a combination of literacy, interactive and hands-on activities. 

- Complete 2x activities on mitosis

- Complete 2x activities on meiosis

TWO Google Meets (both on cell division) 

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING...on describing the cell division processes so we can explain why each individual is genetically unique
• We are FOCUSING...on clarifying what genetic traits are so we can discuss how genes are inherited