Biology Unit 1 Day 4

Learning Objective: Students will learn about phases of meiosis by creating a model and will analyze the model using technical vocabulary (crossing over, independent assortment, genetic diversity, haploid, gametes) and science ideas (patterns of change).

Questions:

1. What are the phases of meiosis? (book)
2. How does meiosis lead to genetic diversity? (book or brain)
3. What happens during interphase?

Answer choices for number 3:

	A. Tetrads are pulled apart. B. The spindles attach to chromatids. C. The chromosomes are duplicated. D. Two haploid gametes are formed.

Exit Ticket for Day 4: 

• Summarize your notes and model of meiosis. Use the sentence starter below to help you.
• The phases of meiosis show _______________________ by ...
• What is the most important point to remember about meiosis?