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Outcome:
Describe in detail mitosis and meiosis (313-2)
Indicator(s):
Develop a glossary of new terms that you discover and will use during your discussions in this reproduction unit. (212-3, 213-3, 212-8, 213-5).
Lesson:
Students will create a learning log, and compile terms, definitions, and concepts from the reproduction unit to be handed in after creating a template, after lesson at the end of the unit.
Outcome:
Design, perform, compile data, and evaluate experiments on plant materials, using instruments effectively, controlling major variables, and selecting appropriate processes (212-3, 213-3, 212-8, 213-5)
Indicator(s):
Perform the available activities to illustrate some aspects of the process of cell division. These may include examination of prepared microscope slides of chromosomes, preparation of squashes of Drosophila salivary glands, examination of prepared microscope slides of animal and plant cell mitosis and cytokinesis or growth of onion root tips and preparation of squashes to observe chromosomes. Design investigations from questions that these activities may generate. (212-3, 213- 3, 212-8, 213-5)
Lesson:
Pick a vegetable from the video provided and grow it at home or plant a seed. Track the growth by creating a time lapse, measuring new growth, chronicle the growth on social media etc.
Outcome:
Describe in detail mitosis and meiosis (313-2)
Indicator(s):
Using a prepared root tip slide, predict the amount of time spent by these cells in each stage of mitosis. (212-3, 213-3, 212-8, 213-5)
Lesson:
Students will observe a video on mitosis. Students will also complete practice questions from an online source. Finally, students will be asked to complete an assignment on mitosis.
Outcome:
Describe in detail mitosis and meiosis (313-2)
Indicator(s):
Select a website that contains activities on meiosis and/or mitosis. Perform an activity that interests you and do a report, including the web address, activity, and any comments about it. (313-2)
Lesson:
Students will observe a video on meiosis and a simulation on the difference between meiosis and mitosis. Students will also complete practice questions from an online source. Students will be asked to complete an assignment on meiosis.
Outcome:
Describe in detail mitosis and meiosis (313-2)
Indicator(s):
Create a moving image, using a flip-chart book, slide show, video, or digital animation to show the sequence of events in cell division. Present your finished product to the class. (313-2)
With pipe cleaners of two opposing colours (or other appropriate materials), construct models of a pair of homologous chromosomes for the process of meiosis. (313-2)
Lesson:
Students will have the option of creating a stop-motion video using pipe cleaners or creating a video, flip chart or slide show to illustrate the processes of cell division.
Outcome:
Investigate, analyze, and communicate genetic techniques, giving examples from organized data, that use technologies that have been developed based on cells (116-2, 116-3, 116-7, 213-5, 215-2)
Indicator(s):
Select an aspect of biotechnology related to cell division that is of interest to you (e.g. regeneration of lost limbs) or a type of cancer for which you will study causes, treatments, and statistics. Be sure to investigate the topic using more than one source of electronic or print information. Prepare a summary and to present the topic to the class. (116-2, 116-3, 116-7, 213-5, 215-2)
Lesson:
Students will watch a video that discusses the idea of designer babies – providing the ability for potential parents to select specific traits for their offspring. Students will then read information related to debate rules in Nova Scotia and create arguments for and against designer babies.
Outcome:
Evaluate the physiological and ethical consequences of medical treatments such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy (317-5)
Indicator(s):
Research a method of the treatment of cancer that is currently being developed. Examples you may choose from include monoclonal antibodies, immunotherapy using tumour infiltrating lymphocytes, hyperthermia—utilizing heat, cryotherapy—cold, photodynamic therapy—light, or you may choose an alternate as appropriate. Discuss the pros and cons of each method of treatment. (212-3, 2133, 212-8, 213-5)
Lesson:
Students will watch You Tube videos on cancer, treatments, and ways in which they can reduce their risk of cancer. Students will then have the option of creating a 3- minute video, writing a letter to themselves, or research a cancer treatment of choice.
Outcome:
Analyze and describe the structure and function of female and male mammalian reproductive systems (313-3)
Indicator(s):
Select a reproductive strategy found within the animal or plant kingdom and present the information collected to the class in the form of charts, tables, diagrams, visual animation, or any other appropriate format. Find and present unusual or interesting reproductive strategies. (317-5)
Lesson:
Students will watch a You Tube video on the male and female reproductive anatomy, as well as a Ted Ex talk on how mammals reproduce. Students will also watch a video explaining the female menstrual cycle. Students will have the option of purchasing a video game to explore reproduction in animals. Students will also be provided with a blood hormone level profile and be asked to complete an associated assignment.
Outcome:
Select and integrate information from various sources and explain current reproductive technologies for plants and animals (231-7, 313-5)
Indicator(s):
Research and evaluate the use of currently available plant and animal reproductive technologies. The following are potential options: Artificial Insemination Superovulation using gonadotrophins In-vitro fertilization In-vitro maturation (IVM) 90 Surrogate motherhood Hormonal treatment allowing pregnancy after menopause Present a brief summary of your topic to the class. (115-1, 313-6)
Use a case study to analyze moral and ethical implications of new reproductive technologies. (231- 7, 313-5)
Lesson:
Students will have the option as to what they would like to learn more about. Students can either explore a reproductive technology and create an essay or complete a case study analysis and explore moral implications of reproductive technology.
Outcome:
Explain the human reproductive cycles, including analyzing examples of the effects of technology and science on reproduction (313-4, 116-2)
Indicator(s):
Perform the activities available on the process of development. These might include microscopic examination of prepared slides of stages of starfish cleavage or sea urchin development, observation of embryo development in the frog utilizing a culture of frog eggs, or observation of microslides of frog or chick embryo development. Design investigations from questions that these activities may generate. (313-4, 116-2)
Lesson:
Students will watch a Khan Academy video, as well as a human embryonic development simulation. Students will re-create the four stages of embryonic development. Students can choose how they wish to present the information.
Outcome:
Explain the human reproductive cycles, including analyzing examples of the effects of technology and science on reproduction (313-4, 116-2)
Indicator(s):
Identify two countries with a population control policy. Choose one of the countries and examine its policy’s effect on demographics over a five-year period. (313-4, 116-2).
Research, in depth, a method of birth control and produce an electronic promotional poster or pamphlet which illustrates arguments for and against its use. Describe how the method works, what risks and benefits are associated with it and what segment of the population it would work best with to prevent pregnancy. (313-4, 116-2)
Lesson:
Students will read two news articles- the first regarding China’s notorious one- and two-child policy of population control, and an article discussing the dilemma we face surrounding overpopulation. Students will then have the choice of completing an assignment exploring population control, or on methods of birth control.