Cell Cycleand Mitosis Puzzlefreebie

! ! ! ! This four-sided puzzle includes information about the following vocabulary terms and concepts associated with the cell cycle and mitosis: Anaphase G1 Aster G2 Cancer Interphase Cell Cycle M Phase Cell Division Metaphase Centromere Prophase Chromatids Replication Cleavage Furrow S phase Cytokinesis Spindle Fiber Daughter Cell Telophase Teacher Instructions Step 1: Print one copy of the puzzle and instruction card for every two students in your class and one copy to use as an answer key. • 4 Sided puzzles work best in groups of two, but can be used for larger groups as well. Print as many or as few as you need to satisfy the numbers in your class • Hint: In order to keep sets easily separated from each other, print each copy on a different color of paper. Step 2: Laminate all copies of the puzzle and instruction cards • If you want to use the puzzle for many years, I suggest using heavy weight laminate film like 5 mil. Step 3: Trim the edges and cut along all grid lines to create each puzzle set. Place each set of puzzle cards and an instruction card in a separate zip lock baggie to store until use. Step 4: Pass out one baggie of puzzle cards to each student group and let the challenge commence! Options: • Give students a hint by showing them 2 of the four outside borders if they are struggling • Make it more challenging by using a timer • Make it competitive by awarding a prize to the first group to finish • Encourage peer to peer learning by allowing those who finish first to give hints to other groups Instructions Instructions Objective: Correctly match concepts, diagrams, and vocabulary on all sides of each card. Finished puzzle should be a 3X3 square. Objective: Correctly match concepts, diagrams, and vocabulary on all sides of each card. Finished puzzle should be a 3X3 square. Step 1: Empty cards from sack and spread all the cards out on your desk. Step 1: Empty cards from sack and spread all the cards out on your desk. Step 2: Locate the center card (Hint: look for the 4 sided logo) Step 2: Locate the center card (Hint: look for the 4 sided logo) Step 3: Match the words, diagrams and phrases on all sides of the cards Step 3: Match the words, diagrams and phrases on all sides of the cards Expectations for this activity: • Work quietly with your group members • Use honor and keep your eyes on your own puzzle • Raise you hands when your group is finished Expectations for this activity: • Work quietly with your group members • Use honor and keep your eyes on your own puzzle • Raise you hands when your group is finished Instructions Instructions Objective: Correctly match concepts, diagrams, and vocabulary on all sides of each card. Finished puzzle should be a 3X3 square. Objective: Correctly match concepts, diagrams, and vocabulary on all sides of each card. Finished puzzle should be a 3X3 square. Step 1: Empty cards from sack and spread all the cards out on your desk. Step 1: Empty cards from sack and spread all the cards out on your desk. Step 2: Locate the center card (Hint: look for the 4 sided logo) Step 2: Locate the center card (Hint: look for the 4 sided logo) Step 3: Match the words, diagrams and phrases on all sides of the cards Step 3: Match the words, diagrams and phrases on all sides of the cards Expectations for this activity: • Work quietly with your group members • Use honor and keep your eyes on your own puzzle • Raise you hands when your group is finished Expectations for this activity: • Work quietly with your group members • Use honor and keep your eyes on your own puzzle • Raise you hands when your group is finished Cancer Nuclear division that produces 2 daughter nuclei Metaphase A disease cause by uncontrolled cell division G2 Interphase Division of cytoplasm Point in cell cycle where mitosis occurs Cytokinesis centromere Prophase Anaphase aster Telophase Cells spend most of their life in this phase Replication Prophase Cell division First phase of mitosis when chromosomes become visible Stage of mitosis where spindle fibers separate chromatids Chromatids Cancer Interphase Series of events that occur In the life of a eukaryotic cell that include growth, DNA replication, and mitosis Cleavage furrow Growth of cell Daughter cell M phase Replication of DNA Spindle fiber S phase Cell cycle