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Lesson Exemplar for Quarter 2

Lesson

Science 3
for Science

PILOT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MATATAG K TO 10 CURRICULUM

Lesson Exemplar for Science Grade 7
Quarter 2: Lesson 3 (Week 4)
SY 2023-2024

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SCIENCE/ QUARTER 2 / GRADE 7 (for Week 4)

I. CURRICULUM CONTENT, STANDARDS, AND LESSON COMPETENCIES

A. Content Learners learn that:

Standards 1. Familiarity and proper use of a compound microscope are essential to observe cells.
2. The organelles of plant and animal cells can be identified using a compound microscope.
3. Cells are the basic unit of life and mitosis, and meiosis are the basic forms of cell division.
4. Fertilization occurs when a male reproductive cell fuses with a female reproductive cell.
5. Sexual reproduction is the basis of heredity.
6. The level of biological organization provides a simple way of connecting the simplest part of the living world to
the most complex.
7. Identifying trophic levels helps understand the transfer of energy from one organism to another as shown in a
food pyramid.

B. Performance By the end of the quarter, learners demonstrate understanding of the parts and function of a compound microscope
Standards and use this to identify cell structure. They recognize that the cell is the basic unit of life and that some organisms are
unicellular and some are multicellular. They explain that there are two types of cell division, and that reproduction can
occur through sexual or asexual processes. They use diagrams to make connections between organisms and their
environment at various levels of organization. They explain the process of energy transfer through trophic levels in food
chains.

C. Learning 1. Recognize that cells reproduce through two types of cell division, mitosis and meiosis, and describe mitosis as cell
Competencies division for growth and repair;
and Objectives Lesson Objective 1: Describe the different phases/stages in mitosis.
Lesson Objective 2: Describe the different phases/stages in meiosis.
Lesson Objective 3: Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis based on their role in the cell division cycle.
Lesson Objective 4: Describe the importance of mitosis in cell growth and repair.

2. Explain that genetic information is passed on to offspring from both parents by the process of meiosis and
fertilization;
Lesson Objective 1: Describe the different phases/ stages in fertilization.
Lesson Objective 2: Explain the role of meiosis and fertilization in passing genetic information from parents to
offspring.

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 3. Differentiate sexual from asexual reproduction in terms of: a) number of parents involved, and b) similarities of
offspring to parents;
Lesson Objective 1: Describe sexual reproduction.
Lesson Objective 2: Describe asexual reproduction.
Lesson Objective 3: Compare and contrast the types of reproduction in terms of number of parents involved and
similarities of offspring to parents.

D. Content • Two types of cell division

• Stages of Mitosis and Meiosis
• Mitosis as cell division for growth and repair

E. Integration • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being): Cellular reproduction as fundamental to human health
• SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): Cellular reproduction in plants for crop growth and production
• SDG 15 (Life on Land): Mitosis in plants and animals contributes to biodiversity and the conservation of various
species and ecosystems
• SDG 4 (Quality Education): Biology education and scientific research

II. LEARNING RESOURCES

● Hoefnagels, M. (2019). Biology: The Essentials (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

● Raven, P. (2017). Biology (11th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
● New Mexico AgriScience Lesson Plan Library. (n.d.). Examining Mitosis and Meiosis [Lesson plan]. Retrieved from
http://www.nmffa.org/uploads/4/1/0/7/41075673/c3-3_mitosis_and_meiosis.pdf
● For the figures without links, it can be downloaded via https://www.vecteezy.com/

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III. TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURE NOTES TO TEACHERS

A. Activating Prior 1. SHORT REVIEW The lesson will start with a

Knowledge short review on the two types of
A. Recall the important organelles involved in the cell cycle process. Identify the
cells. After answering the
type of cell and its parts and write your answer in the box provided.
activity, the teacher may ask
the students to check their
work. While checking, the
teacher may ask students to
also provide the functions of
the organelles.

This activity allows the learners

to recall the different organelles
present in animal and plant
cell.

After identifying the types of

cells and its parts, the lesson
will transition to the next
activity.

Figure 1. Types of cells and its parts

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B. Cycle of Life. Instruction: The teacher will present the pictures and let the The teacher provides the
students answer the process questions. worksheet for this activity. After
a defined period, they will ask
Picture #1 students to share their
answers.

This activity will allow students

to identify some of the
processes involved in the cell
cycle.

Process Questions:
a. What have you observed in the picture? Can you compare it with yourself
during your childhood to your picture now?
b. Which do you think has the greatest number of cells: the adult, the child
or both have the same number?

Picture #2

Process Question: Have you

experienced having a wound in your
skin? How is the healing process
possible?

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B. Establishing Lesson 1. Lesson Purpose The teacher provides the
Purpose Essential Questions: worksheet for this activity. After
a. What kind of cell divides by mitosis? a defined period, they will ask
_________________________________________________________________________ students to share their
b. What kind of cell divides by meiosis? answers.
_________________________________________________________________________
c. Where does the mitosis and meiosis division take place?
_________________________________________________________________________
d. Why are both cell divisions necessary for the development of an This activity will allow students
organism? to identify the similarities and
_________________________________________________________________________ differences of the two types of
_________________________________________________________________________ cell division.

Essential Concept Activity

Identify the two types of cell division being described in the following:
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ 1. It is the division of cells in the reproductive process.
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ 2. It is cell division for growth and repair.

2. Unlocking Content Area Vocabulary

Instruction: The teacher will assist the students in unlocking the content area The teacher provides the
vocabulary to guide them about the terms used throughout the lesson. worksheet for this activity. After
a defined period, they will ask
students to share their
answers.

This activity will allow students

to identify the right definition
on each term to enhance your
vocabulary.

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 MITOSIS

Divides a eukaryotic
cells chromosome into
identical daughter
nuclei.

CYTOKINESIS
Distribution of
cytoplasm to daughter
cells following division
of a cell’s
chromosomes.

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CENTROSOME
Structure that
organizes the
microtubes that make
up the spindle in
animal cells.

SPINDLE
Array of microtube
proteins that move
chromosomes during
mitosis and meiosis.

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 MEIOSIS
Forms genetically
variable nuclei, each
containing half as many
chromosomes as the
organism’s diploid cells

HOMOLOGOUS PAIR
Two chromosomes that
have the same gene
sequence but may have
different alleles of those
genes

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CROSSING OVER

The exchange of genetic

material between
homologous
chromosomes

HAPLOID CELL

Cell containing one set

of chromosomes; also
called 𝑛

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 DIPLOID CELL

Cell containing two full

sets of chromosomes,
one from each parent;
also called 2𝑛

C. Developing and SUB-TOPIC 1: STAGES OF MITOSIS The teacher may first discuss
Deepening 1. Explicitation the lesson about cell cycle and
Understanding A. Ask the students to answer the following questions: its phases. The cell cycle
a. What is mitosis, and why is it important? includes gap phase 1 (G1),
___________________________________________________________________ synthesis (S), gap phase 2 (G2),
___________________________________________________________________ mitosis, and cytokinesis. G1, S,
___________________________________________________________________ and G2 constitute the
b. What are the steps of mitosis, and what happens in each? interphase, and mitosis and
___________________________________________________________________ cytokinesis together are called
___________________________________________________________________ the M phase. Cytokinesis is the
___________________________________________________________________ phase of the cell when the
___________________________________________________________________ cytoplasm divides, creating two
___________________________________________________________________ daughter cells.

B. Stages of Mitosis. Ask the students to watch the video about mitosis and Link for Lecture:
meiosis in the link provided: https://vcell.science/project/m
https://www.mometrix.com/academy/cellular-division-mitosis-and- itosis
meiosis/

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From the video provided, draw a cell in each of the following stages of The teacher provides the
mitosis. Provide the major events in each stage. worksheet for this activity. After
a defined period, they will ask
Stage in Mitosis Major Events students to share their
Prophase Important events… answers.

This activity will allow students

to learn the different stages of
mitosis and basics of meiosis
through a video.

Metaphase Important events…

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 Anaphase Important events…

Telophase Important events…

C. Learner’s Guide

Mitosis divides a eukaryotic cell’s chromosomes into two identical daughter

nuclei, wherein mitotic cell division produces the cells needed for growth,
development, and tissue repair. Mitosis is divided into four stages.

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 Figure 2. Stages of mitosis

Prophase
- is the stage of chromosome replication. The chromosomes condense
and the spindle forms; the nucleus disassembles, the nuclear envelope
breaks up, and the spindle fibers attach to the chromosomes.

Metaphase
- is the step in which the chromosomes formed in prophase move to the
middle of the cell. These chromosomes line up along the equator of the
cell.

Anaphase
- is where the chromosomes separate and move to opposite sides of the
cell. Shortening spindle fibers separate the chromosomes.

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 Telophase
- the nucleus reforms and a membrane appear between each mass of
chromosomes. This newly formed membrane divides the cytoplasm.
Once this is completed, the two separate cells repeat the process.

Video demonstration for Stages of Mitosis: https://youtu.be/Rc_Mu4lSbf8

2. Worked Example
The teacher provides the
A. Mitosis Matching (Individual Activity) worksheet for this activity. After
Instruction: Pair the phase of mitosis with the corresponding description a defined period, they will ask
given below. Write your answer in the blank provided. The students may use students to share their
each phase more than once. answers.
This activity will allow students
Prophase Metaphase Anaphase to learn the different stages of
Telophase Cytokinesis mitosis and basics of meiosis
_______________ 1. The sister chromatids are moving apart. through a video.
_______________ 2. The nucleolus begins to fade from view. Key to Correction:
_______________ 3. The cell plate is completed.
1. Anaphase
_______________ 4. The spindle is formed.
2. Prophase
_______________ 5. The chromosomes become invisible.
_______________ 6. The chromosomes are located at the equator of the cell. 3. Cytokinesis
_______________ 7. Cell division is completed. 4. Prophase
_______________ 8. The nuclear membrane begins to fade from view. 5. Telophase
_______________ 9. The division (cleavage) furrow appears. 6. Metaphase
_______________ 10. The chromosomes are moving towards the poles of the cell. 7. Cytokinesis
_______________ 11. Chromatids line up along the equator. 8. Prophase
_______________ 12. The reverse of prophase. 9. Anaphase
_______________ 13. The organization phase. 10. Anaphase
_______________ 14. A new nuclear membrane is forming around chromosomes. 11. Metaphase
_______________ 15. The cytoplasm of the cell is being divided. 12. Telophase
13. Prophase

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B. Figure It Out (Individual Activity) 14. Telophase
Instruction: Answer the following questions based on your understanding 15. Cytokinesis
of the lesson.
a. A mosquito cell in interphase has six chromosomes. How many
sister chromatids does the same cell have during metaphase?
Explain.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
b. A human cell in early prophase has 46 chromosomes. How many
chromosomes does one of the daughter cells have immediately after
mitosis and cytokinesis?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

C. Observing Mitosis in Onion Root Tip Cells (Using Prepared Slides)

(Group Activity)
Aim: To observe and identify
the stages of mitosis in onion
Procedure:
root tip cells using prepared
Preparation:
microscope slides with guided
• Obtain a prepared microscope slide with onion root tip cells in questions.
different stages of mitosis.
• Place the slide on the stage of the microscope.
Materials:
Observation: • Microscope
• Start with the lowest magnification and locate the onion root tip • Prepared slides of onion
tissue on the slide. root tip cells (mitosis)
• Once you've found the tissue, switch to higher magnifications to • Microscope slides
observe the stages of mitosis. • Coverslips

Guided Questions:
b. Identify and describe the cells in prophase. What features indicate
that they are in this stage?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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 ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

c. What does a cell in metaphase look like? What specific

characteristics define this stage?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

d. Describe the cells in anaphase. How can you tell they are in this
stage?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
e. What are the key features of cells in telophase?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

D. "Mitosis in Motion" Activity (Group Activity)

For those schools without a microscope, you can use this activity as an
alternative.

Procedure: Objective: To simulate the

Preparation: stages of mitosis using
• Prepare different colors of Play-Doh or clay to represent everyday objects to illustrate
chromosomes. Roll small balls or elongated shapes to depict the process.
chromosomes.

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 Materials Needed:
Setting the Stage: • Play-Doh or modeling
• Lay out the clear space and designate specific areas to represent clay (different colors if
different stages of mitosis (e.g., prophase, metaphase, anaphase, possible)
telophase). • Popsicle sticks or
• Use string or yarn to divide these areas to mimic cell boundaries. toothpicks
• String or yarn
Representing Mitosis Stages: • Clear space (table or
• Prophase: Place the chromosomes (Play-Doh balls) randomly within floor)
the cell area. Use popsicle sticks or toothpicks to simulate the spindle • Images or diagrams of
fibers by placing them between the chromosomes. mitosis stages for
• Metaphase: Arrange the chromosomes in a line along the center of the reference
cell using string or yarn as a guide.
• Anaphase: Pull the chromosomes apart to opposite sides of the cell.
Show the splitting of the chromatids and their movement.
• Telophase: Cluster the separated chromatids at opposite ends of the
cell, representing the formation of new nuclei. Use additional Play-
Doh to show the formation of a cleavage furrow or cell plate to divide
the cell into two.

Guided Questions:
Prophase:
a. What happens to the chromosomes during prophase?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
b. Why are the chromosomes condensed and scattered during this
phase?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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Metaphase:
c. How are the chromosomes aligned during metaphase?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
d. What is the significance of this alignment in mitosis?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Anaphase:
e. What occurs to the chromatids during anaphase?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
f. How does this stage contribute to cell division?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Telophase:
g. What changes are observed in telophase compared to the earlier
stages?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
h. Why is the formation of new nuclei crucial for cell division?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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3. Lesson Activity The teacher provides the
worksheet for this activity. After
Mix and Match: MITOSIS Version (Individual Activity) a defined period, they will ask
Instruction: Cut out the four diagrams and descriptions of the stages of mitosis students to share their
and stick them on bond paper in the correct order. answers.

DIAGRAM OF STAGE DESCRIPTION OF STAGE This activity will allow students

to learn the different stages of
mitosis.

Stage: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
The chromosomes line up randomly on the
e__ __ __ __ __ __ of the cell. They attach to
the s__ __ __ __ __ __ f__ __ __ __ __ by their
c__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __.

Stage: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
The chromosomes in their
r__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ form, consist of two
sister c__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ joined by a
c__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __. In this stage, the
chromosomes c__ __ __ __ __ __ __, giving a
shorter and thicker appearance. The nuclear
e__ __ __ __ __ __ __ also breaks down. The
centriole divides and the two centrioles move
to opposite p__ __ __ __ of the cell.
A s__ __ __ __ __ __ starts to form between the
two centrioles. The spindle fibers are made
from a protein called t__ __ __ __ __ __.

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Stage: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
The separated chromosomes reach the
opposite p__ __ __ __ of the cell.
A n__ __ __ __ __ __ envelope forms round the
two sets of duplicated chromosomes. The two
n__ __ __ __ __ __ that form are
i__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ to one another. After
mitosis, c__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ occurs,
where the cell splits into two separate cells.

Stage: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
The c__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ joining the two
sister chromatids splits as proteins called
motor proteins walk along the spindle fibers
in opposite directions. This causes the
chromatids, now called
c__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __,
to be pulled a__ __ __ __ to the opposite poles
of the cell.

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SUB-TOPIC 2: MEIOSIS The teacher provides the
worksheet for this activity. After
Explicitation (Paired Activity)
a defined period, they will ask
students to share their
Guided Questions:
answers.
1. What is meiosis, and why is it important?
_________________________________________________________________________ This activity will allow students
_________________________________________________________________________ to learn the different stages of
_________________________________________________________________________ meiosis through a video.
2. What are the steps of meiosis, and what occurs in each?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Learning Activities:

Engage: The student will watch the video or listen to the audio file about meiosis The teacher provides the
in the link provided. worksheet for this activity. After
Link: https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Meiosis a defined period, they will ask
students to share their
Guided Questions: answers.
1. What is the purpose of meiosis in organisms?
This activity will allow students
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ to learn the basics of meiosis
_________________________________________________________________________ through audio/visual material.

2. Why is it essential for sexually reproducing organisms to undergo meiosis

rather than mitosis?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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 3. What are the key takeaways from understanding meiosis?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Learner’s Guide:

Meiosis is a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces

the number of chromosomes in gametes (the sex cells, or egg and sperm).

Figure 3. Diagram of meiosis

Reference: https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Meiosis

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 MEIOSIS I
Prophase I

• Chromosomes condense and become

visible (2𝑛 = 4).
• Crossing over occurs.
• Spindle forms.
• Nuclear envelope breaks up.

Metaphase I

• Paired homologous chromosomes line

up along the equator of the cell.

Anaphase I

• Homologous chromosomes separate

to opposite poles of the cell.
• Sister chromatids remain joined.

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Telophase I & Cytokinesis

• Nuclear envelopes form around

chromosomes, which may temporarily
decondense.
• Spindle disappears.
• Cytokinesis may divide cells into two.

MEIOSIS II
Prophase II

• Spindles form.
• Nuclear envelopes break up.

Metaphase II

• Chromosomes line up along the

equator of the cell.

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 Anaphase II

• Centromeres split as sister

chromatids separate to opposite poles
of the cell.

Telophase II & Cytokinesis

• Nuclear envelopes assemble around

daughter nuclei.
• Chromosomes decondense.
• Spindle disappears.
• Cytokinesis divides cells.

Figure 4. Details of Meiosis I and II

Link: https://youtu.be/84jlwjvrJwY
Link (Pictures): https://ib.bioninja.com.au/standard-level/topic-3-genetics/33-
meiosis/stages-of-meiosis.html

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2. Worked Example The teacher provides the
worksheet for this activity. After
Meiosis Matching (Individual Activity) a defined period, they will ask
Instruction: Pair the following events with their appropriate phase in meiosis students to share their
and write your answer in the blank provided. Some stages can be used more answers.
than once or not at all.
This activity will allow students
to learn the different stages of
a. Prophase I e. Prophase II
b. Metaphase I f. Metaphase II meiosis through a video.
c. Anaphase I g. Anaphase II Key to Correction:
d. Telophase I/Cytokinesis h. Telophase II/Cytokinesis 1. b
2. h
_______________ 1. Homologous chromosomes line up at the equator 3. e
_______________ 2. Daughter cells divide, forming 4 haploid cells 4. g
_______________ 3. Spindle fibers start to reach out to centromeres of sister 5. h
chromatids 6. a
_______________ 4. Sister chromatids separate 7. a
_______________ 5. Cytoplasm divides amongst daughter cells 8. d
_______________ 6. Crossing over occurs 9. f
_______________ 7. Spindle fibers start to reach out to centromeres of 10. c
homologous chromosomes 11. f
_______________ 8. Two daughter cells are created
_______________ 9. Sister chromatids move to opposite poles
_______________ 10. Homologous pairs separate
_______________ 11. Sister chromatids line up along the equator

3. Lesson Activity
The teacher provides the
Mix and Match: MEIOSIS Version (Paired Activity) worksheet for this activity. After
Instruction: Cut out the stages of meiosis and descriptions, then stick them on a defined period, they will ask
a long bond paper in the correct order. students to share their
answers.

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 This activity will allow students
During my phase, the nuclear to learn the different stages of
envelope breaks down, a spindle meiosis through a video.
Prophase II
forms, homologous chromosomes
pair up and crossing over occurs.

During my phase, homologous pairs

Telophase I align at the equatorial plane of the
spindle.

Metaphase During my phase, homologous pairs

II separate and move to the poles.

My phase begins when the

chromosomes reach the poles.
Anaphase I During my phase, the spindle
breaks down and cytokinesis
begins.

During my phase, the nuclear

Telophase envelope breaks down,
II chromosomes condense and the
spindle reforms.

During my phase, the duplicated

Metaphase
chromosomes align at the
I
equatorial plane of the spindle.

During my phase, the chromatids

Anaphase
move towards the poles of the
II
spindle.

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 My phase begins when the
chromosomes reach the poles.
Prophase I During my phase, the spindle
breaks down and cytokinesis
begins.

Checking your Understanding

The teacher provides the
A. On numbers 1-4, encircle the best answer for the given statement. For
worksheet for this activity. After
items 5-7, write your answer in the blank provided.
a defined period, they will ask
1. A cell with two pairs of each set of chromosomes is called a [ diploid |
students to share their
haploid ] cell.
answers.
2. A cell with only one set of chromosomes is called [ diploid | haploid ]
cell. This activity will allow students
3. A type of cell division that results in diploid cells: [ meiosis | mitosis ] to check their understanding of
4. A type of cell division that results in haploid cells: [ meiosis | mitosis ] meiosis.
5. What is the diploid number for humans? __________
What is the haploid number? _______ Key to Correction:
6. When homologous chromosomes exchange genes, it is called: 1. diploid
______________________________. 2. haploid
7. How many daughter cells are created at the end of meiosis I? _______ 3. mitosis
meiosis II? ______ 4. meiosis
5. 46, 23
B. Describe similarities and differences between meiosis I and meiosis II. 6. crossing over
__________________________________________________________________________ 7. 2 daughter cells; 4 daughter
cells
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

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D. Making 1. Learners’ Takeaways Towards the end of the lesson,
Generalizations the students will complete the
Checking my Learnings tables to summarize their
A. Summarize the major differences between mitosis and meiosis in the table learnings on mitosis and
below: meiosis. It allows the learners
Mitosis Meiosis to identify their takeaways of
Crossing over the lesson.

When chromosomes
split

Number of divisions

Number of cells
resulting

Number of
chromosomes in
daughter cells

B. Summarize the major differences between meiosis I and meiosis II in the

table below:
Meiosis I Meiosis II
Number of cells
Number of chromosomes

Number of pairs of homologous

chromosomes
Number of sister chromatids

Haploid or diploid?

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C. Read each statement and write down on the line the stage of mitosis or
meiosis (I/II) in which the action occurs. If the action occurs in both, write
Both. The first one is done for you.

metaphase I meiosis 1. Homologous chromosomes line up in the center of the

cell.
_____________________ 2. The duplicated chromosomes are split apart.
_____________________ 3. Spindle fibers separate homologous pairs.
_____________________ 4. 4 haploid (n) daughter cells form.
_____________________ 5. Individual chromosomes line up across the middle of
the cell.
_____________________ 6. Chromosomes become visible.
_____________________ 7. Sister chromatids separate from each other.
_____________________ 8. 2 haploid (n) daughter cells form.
_____________________ 9. Sister chromatids separate into individual
chromosomes.
_____________________ 10. Nuclear envelope reforms.
_____________________ 11. Spindle fibers attach to the homologous chromosome
pairs.
_____________________ 12. Individual chromatids move to each end of the cell.
_____________________ 13. The nucleus disappears.
_____________________ 14. Each chromosome is connected to a spindle fiber. On
both sides of the centromere.
_____________________ 15. Crossing over (if any) occurs.

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2. Reflection on Learning The students, at this point, will
reflect on their learning by
My Reflection Entry answering My Reflection Entry.
Guided Questions Your Opinion … This will allow them to map the
1. What key concepts key concepts they learned, how
did you learn about important the topics are in
mitosis and meiosis their everyday life, and the
in this lesson? important things to remember.

2. How do you think

mitosis and meiosis
are relevant to your
everyday life? Can
you provide specific
examples?

3. What do you think

are the most
important things to
remember about
mitosis and
meiosis?

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IV. EVALUATING LEARNING: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND TEACHER’S REFLECTION NOTES TO TEACHERS

A. Evaluating 1. Formative Assessment Teachers may encourage

Learning Instruction: Encircle the letter of the word, words, or phrases that best completes learners to have a quiz
each sentence. (1 point each) notebook to monitor learners’
1. During which phase do chromosomes first become visible? academic progress. The quiz
a. anaphase notebook may also serve as
b. telophase homework notebook.
c. metaphase
d. prophase Key to Correction:
2. A cell with 10 chromosomes undergoes mitosis. How many daughter cells 1. d. prophase
are created? ___ Each daughter cell has ___ chromosomes. 2. a. 2, 10
a. 2, 10 3. b. telophase
b. 10, 2 4. b. chromatids
c. 1, 10 5. c. the chromosomes
d. 2, 20 condense, becoming visible
3. Cytokinesis begins in which phase? 6. c. aligned at the equator
a. metaphase 7. d. B and C only
b. telophase 8. a. pulled towards a different
c. prophase centriole
d. anaphase 9. d. each side of the cell has
4. Each chromosome consists of 2 _____. received a complete set of
a. centrofibers chromosomes
b. chromatids 10. b. forms around each set of
c. daughter cells chromosomes
d. centrioles 11. b. 4 haploid daughter cells
5. In the first part of prophase, ______. 12. a. sperm cells
a. the chromosomes uncoil, becoming faint 13. d. 46
b. the chromosomes are copied for the last time 14. d. diploid (or 2n)
c. the chromosomes condense, becoming visible 15. a. haploid (or 1n)
d. the cell pinches in half 16. b. increases genetic
6. At the beginning of metaphase, all chromosomes are ________. diversity
a. at different locations in the cell

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c. aligned at the equator chromosomes pair up
d. at one of two poles in the cell 18. b. 12
7. At the end of metaphase, _________. 19. c. move towards different
a. the spindles disappear centrioles
b. each centromere splits in half 20. d. briefly move to the
c. each chromosome becomes a pair of chromatids unattached to one outside of the cell
another 21. d. all of the above
d. B and C only 22. c. The chromosomes (if they
8. As anaphase begins, each matching chromatid is ________. did not do so at the end of
a. pulled towards a different centriole meiosis I) are copied.
b. pulled towards the same centriole 23. c. Both A and B.
c. pulled towards a different centromere 24. d. All of the above occurs in
d. pulled towards the same centromere anaphase II.
9. At the end of anaphase, ________. 25. d. All of the above occurs in
a. one side of the cell has received all of the chromatids telophase II.
b. the matching chromatids become attached at their centromeres once 26. b. one diploid cell, four
more haploid cells
c. a second equator is formed 27. d. 46, two, 23
d. each side of the cell has received a complete set of chromosomes 28. d. anaphase II
10. During telophase, a nucleus ________. 29. d. Separation of sister
a. forms around one of the two sets of chromosomes chromatids (occurs in mitosis)
b. forms around each set of chromosomes 30. c. Reproductive cells
c. forms in the center of the cell
d. forms near each set of chromosomes
11. Meiosis results in _____.
a. 2 haploid daughter cells
b. 4 haploid daughter cells
c. 2 diploid daughter cells
d. 4 diploid daughter cells
12. Which of the following cells undergo meiosis?
a. sperm cells
b. liver cells

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d. all of these
13. Human body cells contain ________ chromosomes.
a. 23
b. 30
c. 36
d. 46
14. A cell containing the full complement of chromosomes is said to be a ______
cell.
a. haploid (or 1n)
b. haploid (or 2n)
c. diploid (or 1n)
d. diploid (or 2n)
15. A cell containing one-half of the normal complement of chromosomes is said
to be a ______ cell.
a. haploid (or 1n)
b. haploid (or 2n)
c. diploid (or 1n)
d. diploid (or 2n)
16. Crossing over ________.
a. allows chromosomes to move across the cell
b. increases genetic diversity
c. decreases genetic diversity
d. does not occur in human cells
17. Which of the following distinguishes prophase 1 of meiosis from prophase of
mitosis?
a. homologous chromosomes pair up
b. spindle forms
c. nuclear membrane breaks down
d. chromosomes become visible
18. A cell with a diploid number of 24 undergoes meiosis; how many
chromosomes are in each daughter cell?
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c. 24
d. 48
19. In anaphase I, chromosomes in the homologous pair ________.
a. move toward the same centriole
b. have their centromeres split
c. move towards different centrioles
d. all of the above
20. In telophase I, the spindles _______.
a. move toward the center of the cell
b. pull chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell
c. replicate
d. briefly move to the outside of the cell
21. Cytokinesis ________.
a. usually occurs simultaneously with telophase I
b. yields two cells with equal amounts of chromosomes
c. forms two daughter cells
d. all of the above
22. What event DOES NOT take place in meiosis II?
a. The nucleus and nucleolus (if reformed at the end of meiosis I)
disappear.
b. The chromosomes (if uncoiling took place at the end of meiosis I)
recondense.
c. The chromosomes (if they did not do so at the end of meiosis I) are
copied.
d. The centrioles reappear.
23. In metaphase II, each centromere is attached to ________.
a. two different microtubules
b. microtubules leading to each chromosome
c. Both A and B.
d. Neither A nor B.
24. Which of the following DOES NOT occur in anaphase II?
a. The centromeres split.

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c. The sister chromatids are pulled towards opposite poles.
d. All of the above occurs in anaphase II.
25. Which of the following DOES NOT occur in telophase II?
a. The spindle fibers and centrioles disappear.
b. The nuclei and nucleoli begin to reform.
c. The chromosomes begin to uncoil.
d. All of the above occurs in telophase II.
26. Meiosis begins with ________ and ends in the formation of ________.
a. one haploid cell, four diploid cells
b. one diploid cell, four haploid cells
c. one haploid cell, two diploid cells
d. one diploid cell, two haploid cells
27. Thus, in humans, meiosis begins with one cell containing ________
chromosomes and ends with ________ cells containing ________
chromosomes.
a. 23, four, 46
b. 46, four, 23
c. 23, two, 46
d. 46, two, 23
28. During what phase of meiosis do sister chromatids separate?
a. prophase I
b. telophase I
c. telophase II
d. anaphase II
29. One of these events does not take place during meiosis
a. One successive division without any DNA replication
b. Crossing over
c. Segregation of homologous chromosomes
d. Separation of sister chromatids
30. The meiotic division takes place in
a. Somatic cells
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d. Bone cells

2. Unlocking Content Area Vocabulary

A. Demonstrate your understanding of defining the following terms.
1. Mitosis (2 points)
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2. Meiosis (2 points)
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3. Stages of Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase) (8
points)
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4. Diploid and Haploid Cells (2 points)
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5. Homologous Chromosomes (1 point)
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6. Crossing Over (2 points)

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7. Stages of Meiosis (Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, and Telophase I)
(8 points)
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8. Stages of Meiosis (Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, and Telophase
II) (8 points)
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B. Teacher’s Note observations on

Remarks any of the following Effective Practices Problems Encountered
areas:

strategies explored

materials used

learner engagement/
interaction

others

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C. Teacher’s Reflection guide or prompt can be on:
Reflection ▪ principles behind the teaching
What principles and beliefs informed my lesson?

Why did I teach the lesson the way I did?

▪ students
What roles did my students play in my lesson?

What did my students learn? How did they learn?

▪ ways forward
What could I have done differently?

What can I explore in the next lesson?

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