![]() We are confident that additional questions will arise as the lesson proceeds. Each group will consist of three students and address the following topics: * What is a homologous chromosome, and how does it differ from a chromatid? * How do chromosomes know which side of the line to split on during meiosis? * Why doesn't each gamete cell contain 23 pairs of chromosomes? We anticipate that some of the questions students will ask include: 1. We expect students to struggle with the process of meiosis. 2. Students are familiar with the terms DNA, genes, chromosomes, and have an understanding of mitosis. 3. Students can identify and differentiate between a somatic cell and a germ cell. 4. Students can describe the differences between a haploid cell and a diploid cell. 5. Students can describe the steps in the process of meiosis. 6. Students understand that meiosis takes place in specialized cells called gametes. 7. Students understand how meiosis contributes to genetic variation. Some key points we will cover include: * Half of an individual's genetic information comes from their father, and half from their mother. ![]() * Hereditary information is contained within genes. ![]() * Students should have a basic understanding of reproduction and heredity. Common misconceptions students may hold based on our research include: 1. Incorrect gamete formation in Punnett squares 2. Separation of sister chromatids during meiosis II 3. Separation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis I The following teachers were involved in the development of this lesson: Joy Paul, Joy Bryson, Kathleen Tait, and Paul McNally.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |