Lesson: Meiosis Science

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the stages of meiosis, recall the products of meiosis, and explain how events that occur during meiosis will increase genetic variation.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

state the phases that occur in meiosis as prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis,
describe the events that occur in each of these phases throughout meiosis I and meiosis II,
recall that the products of meiosis are 4 genetically different haploid cells,
describe how crossing over of homologous chromosomes will increase genetic variation.

Lesson Explainer

Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

Which gametes are produced by flowering plants?

Q2:

What are the products of meiosis?

Q3:

The stages of the first meiotic division are listed below:

Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Telophase I

In which stage do the spindle fibers move the chromosomes to opposite ends of the cell?