Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Cellular Division(Mitosis) Name: Michael Crial

Content Area: Biology Grade Level: 9th/10th grade
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):

HS-LS1-4. Use a model to illustrate the role of cellular division (mitosis) and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex
organisms. [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include specific gene control mechanisms or rote memorization of the steps of mitosis.]

The performance expectation above was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and Engineering Practices Disciplinary Core Ideas Crosscutting Concepts

Developing and Using Models
Modeling in 912 builds on K8 experiences and
progresses to using, synthesizing, and developing
models to predict and show relationships among
variables between systems and their components in
the natural and designed worlds.
Use a model based on evidence to illustrate the
relationships between systems or between
components of a system.
LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Systems and System Models
In multicellular organisms individual cells grow and Models (e.g., physical, mathematical, computer
then divide via a process called mitosis, thereby models) can be used to simulate systems and
allowing the organism to grow. The organism interactionsincluding energy, matter, and
begins as a single cell (fertilized egg) that divides information flowswithin and between systems at
successively to produce many cells, with each different scales.
parent cell passing identical genetic material (two
variants of each chromosome pair) to both
daughter cells. Cellular division and differentiation
produce and maintain a complex organism,
composed of systems of tissues and organs that
work together to meet the needs of the whole
organism.

Connections to other DCIs in this grade-band: N/A

Articulation of DCIs across grade-bands:
MS.LS1.A ; MS.LS1.B ; MS.LS3.A
Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy -
SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and
evidence and to add interest. (HS-LS1-4)
Mathematics -
MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS1-4)
HSF-IF.C.7 Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases. (HS-LS1-4)
HSF-BF.A.1 Write a function that describes a relationship between two quantities. (HS-LS1-4)
Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

Standards Addressed
1. The student will be able to illustrate the process of cell division and explain its role in maintaining a complex organism(NGSS)
2. The students will be able to develop a model of mitosis(NGSS/ELD/CC)
3. Students will be able to discuss with each other the process of mitosis(CC/ELD)
4. Students will be able to summarize the process of mitosis verbally and through writing(ELD/CC)
5. Students will be prepared to present the process of mitosis to the class(ELD/CC)
6. The students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the vocabulary of mitosis(ELD/CC)

General Questions to be answered: (BIG IDEAS)

1. What is cell division?
2. How does cell division occur in the body?
3. What is the purpose of cell division?
4. What is mitosis and what is the purpose?
5. What are the steps of mitosis?
6. If there are complications during the mitotic process how does the body respond? How does the cell respond?

Unit Summary:
The main goal of this unit is to learn about the process of cell division through mitosis. The students need to understand that cell division is responsible for the construction
and maintenance of the complex organism. The students will learn the functions of the 4 main steps of mitosis and how the organelles, DNA, and microtubules interact within
the cell. The students will then learn how to make models and graphs once they have shown acceptable knowledge of the content. The use of modeling and simulation will
help these students with other content areas because the students will focus on how changes in an environment can change a total outcome. This allows for the students to
practice their critical thinking skills. The students will show they have learned and processed the materials through formative and summative assessments outlined below.
These assessments collectively answer the big ideas above and coincide with the NGSS and common core standards.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:
1. Cell Division Questionnaire
- The questionnaire consists of
simple questions from the unit.
If the students do well on the
Formative: Summative:
1. Guided Notes Questions 1. Mitosis Essay Test
- The teacher has developed - The students will be asked to
works sheets for the unit that describe mitosis while
will be filled out during the underlining and using key
questionnaire then the teacher lecture. These handouts
can focus on some of the more consist of critical thinking
difficult material in the cell questions that will be
division unit. answered at stops during the
lecture individually and in small
groups. If the students are
doing well on these questions
then the teacher can speed up
the lecture and focus on more
difficult concepts.
2. Cell Division Webercise
- The students will fill out a work
sheets based on three
websites. These websites are
interactive and the worksheet
consists of questions to answer
while searing the websites and
critical thinking questions at
the end. The teacher will give 5
to 10 minutes at the end of
class for group discussion. This
will allow the teacher to
analyze how well the students
are comprehending the
material.
3. Khan Academy Graphic Organizer
- The student will follow along
with the lecture while filling
out a work sheet. There are
critical thinking questions at
the end of the work sheet for
the students to answer as well.
The students are to complete
this on their own and be put
words. The focus on this unit is
the process of mitosis so they
should be prepared to do well.
2. Cell Division Multiple Choice Test
- This test will consist of 10
critical thinking questions and
40 straight forward questions.
3. Cancer Presentation
- Students will be placed in
groups and will be given the
choice to research different
cancers. The presentation
requires the students to speak
about the general process of
mitosis, apoptosis, and the
result of degradation of cellular
regulators which results in
cancer. The students will then
describe the cancer they have
chosen to research and provide
how this specific cancer occurs
in the body and what doctors
and researchers are doing to
combat this cancer.

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)
Student Learning Objective:
-Students will be able to
discuss with each other the
process of mitosis(CC/ELD)
-Students will be able to
summarize the process of
mitosis verbally and through
writing(ELD/CC)
-Students will be prepared to
present the process of mitosis
to the class(ELD/CC)
-The students will be able to
demonstrate proficiency in the
vocabulary of
mitosis(ELD/CC)
into groups for discussion. The
teacher will walk around and
ask questions to analyze how
prepared the class is to move
on to the next material.
4. Quiz
- This quiz will happen near the
middle of the unit. It will
consist of 10 multiple choice
questions and 2 short answer
questions. The quiz is designed
to be finished in 30 minutes or
less.
Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
(Assessments): The lecture work sheet requires the students to answer specific questions while describing the process and
Students receive a work sheet vocabulary of mitosis. There are stops within the lecture that require the students to work together and
to go along with the lecture. individually to answer critical thinking questions that align with NGSS standards and common core.
They are required to fill in
missing vocabulary from the
lecture, write notes from the
teacher, but most importantly
answer critical thinking
questions. The critical
thinking questions are placed
periodically throughout the
lecture for the students to
answer by themselves and as
groups. Students will then be
given the opportunity to
present their answers to the
class. This completes the
objective of discussing the
process of mitosis with
classmates, summarizing the

Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)
Student Learning Objective:
-The student will be able to
illustrate the process of cell
division and explain its role in
maintaining a complex
organism(NGSS)
-Students will be able to
summarize the process of
mitosis through
writing(ELD/CC)
-Students will be prepared to
present the process of mitosis
to the class(ELD/CC)
-The students will be able to
demonstrate proficiency in the
vocabulary of mitosis(ELD/CC
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Objective:
-The student will be able to
illustrate the process of cell
division and explain its role in
maintaining a complex
organism(NGSS)
-The students will be able to
develop a model of
mitosis(NGSS/ELD/CC)
-Students will be able to
summarize the process of
mitosis through
writing(ELD/CC)
process verbally and written,
and demonstrates proficiency
in using the vocabulary of
mitosis.
Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
The students are required to The students are given a work sheet that requires them to answer questions while searching three different
draw different phases of websites. The questions will vary from simple concept and vocabulary questions to critical thinking questions.
mitosis and answer critical The first website is requires the students to follow along with the text and answer questions. The second website
thinking question that deal is interactive and requires the students to follow along with a simulation while drawing and describing different
explaining the role of mitosis stages of mitosis while also answer conceptual and critical thinking questions. The third website is also
interactive and focuses on the regulation of mitosis and cancer. This website requires the student to interact
in a complex organism. The
with the website while answering questions.
students are required to
summarize different aspect of
the process of mitosis
throughout the exercise.
When the students finish this
assignment they should be
able to be able not only
present the basics of mitosis
to the class but should be able
to think critically about the
process. The student will not
be able to complete the
assignment without being
proficient in the vocabulary of
mitosis so completion shows
they have met that objective.
Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
The activity requires the The lesson requires the students to follow a Khan academy lecture of cell division while filling out a work sheet.
students to draw out every The worksheet requires the students to model the process of mitosis while answering questions from the lecture
stage of mitosis while and critical thinking questions. There a mix and match activity at the end of the worksheet to help the students
explaining the purpose of distinguish between some of the similar and difficult vocabulary from the unit.
each phase at a macro and
micro level. The students will
be asked to summarize the
process of mitosis throughout
the assignment. The students
should be able to present to
the class the process of
mitosis once done with this
-Students will be prepared to
present the process of mitosis
to the class(ELD/CC)
-The students will be able to
demonstrate proficiency in the
vocabulary of
mitosis(ELD/CC)
assignment. There are specific
vocabulary questions in this
work sheet but the
assignment will not be able to
be completed without
proficient understanding of
mitosis vocabulary.

Unit Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0k-enzoeOM
- Funny description of mitosis video.
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-molecular-biology/mitosis/e/mitosis-questions
- Mitosis quiz to help students test their knowledge.

http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072421975/student_view0/chapter5/multiple_choice_quiz.html
- Mitosis quiz to help student test their knowledge.
https://biomanbio.com/GamesandLabs_old/Genegames/meiosisbp.html
- Interactive website to help students with learning mitosis.
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/lsps07.sci.life.stru.celldivision/cell-division/#.WgUCp2hSyUl
- Interactive mitosis website
http://www.rigb.org/education/games/human-body/the-cell-cycle
- Interactive mitosis game.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J7DJ67X
- Link to the entry level mitosis questionnaire
https://owlcation.com/stem/Stages-of-Mitosis-and-Meiosis
- Cell division website used in activities
https://bio.rutgers.edu/~gb101/lab2_mitosis/index2.html
- Interactive website analyzing cells in different stages of mitosis
http://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/cellcycle/?_ga=2.194948525.1086018918.1508351352-433837986.1508351352
- Interactive website that focuses on cell regulation and cancer.

Useful Websites:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-molecular-biology/mitosis/a/phases-of-mitosis
- Detailed summary of the mitotic process.
http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell2_mitosis.html
- Simplifies the phases of mitosis.