Standards:
SC.912.L.16.16 Describe the process of meiosis, including independent assortment and crossing over. Explain how reduction division results in the formation of haploid gametes or spores.
SC.912.L.16.17 Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis and relate them to the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction and their consequences for genetic variation.
SC.912.L.15.15 Describe how mutation and genetic recombination increase genetic variation.
Objective: Students can explain the process of meiosis, its effect on genetic variation, and the advantages and disadvantages of sexual reproduction.
DEQ: What are the advantages of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
Agenda:
ENGAGE: "How well do I know these words" - Meiosis (Day 0), IG 11-4 (Day 1), TDL #7 (Day 2), IG 12-1 (Day 3)
EXPLORE: "What is Meiosis?"
EXPLAIN: Cornell Notes + Chapter 6 (Meiosis and Mendelian Genetics)
EXTEND: "Mendelian Genetics"
EVALUATE: Chapter 5-6 Test
