Mitosis and Meiosis Pipe Cleaner Simulation: Crossing Over and Independent Assortment

This lesson requires the students to simulate the movement of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis using different-colored pipe cleaners. The pipe cleaners allow the instructor to highlight both recombination (crossing over) and independent assortment, two important components of meiotic cell division. The processes that create variation among gametes are also emphasized.

This lesson plan includes excellent teacher support in the form of videos that explain how the pipe cleaners should be manipulated to demonstrate the concepts of mitosis, meiosis, and independent assortment.

Resource ID#: 63364 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: meiosis, mitosis, reproduction, recombination, crossing over, independent assortment, chromosomes, genetic variation

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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