Lesson 36: Animal Cells and Life Processes
Assignment 1
Super Sentences
Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for meiosis and mitosis. You can choose to capture key details from today’s reading, or you can choose to write your sentences using a different topic. Make sure each sentence has a subject and verb and at least two additional details.
mei · o · sis vowel team, open, closed
Meiosis is a noun that means the process of cell division that involves eggs and sperm.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | meiosis | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
mi · to · sis open, open, closed
Mitosis is a noun that means the process of cell division into two exact copies.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | mitosis | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
Assignment 2
Written Response
Fill in the Mitosis and Meiosis Chart. Remember to stop and talk about each decision with your partner.
meiosis | mitosis | |
|---|---|---|
Type of Cell Division | ||
Creates a Full Copy of DNA | ||
Creates a Half Copy of DNA | ||
Unites with Another Half Copy of DNA |
Assignment 3
Written Response
Why do humans need to use both meiosis and mitosis? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.