| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Biology |
| Lesson Topic: interpret photomicrographs, diagrams and microscope slides of cells in different stages of the mitotic cell cycle and identify the main stages of mitosis |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the characteristic visual features of each mitotic stage in photomicrographs.
- Analyze microscope slides to correctly identify prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis.
- Apply a systematic checklist to interpret new images and avoid common misconceptions.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector or interactive whiteboard
- Digital photomicrograph slides (PowerPoint or PDF)
- Prepared microscope slides of mitotic cells
- Printed handouts with checklist and worksheet
- Microscopes (one per pair of students)
- Answer key / quick‑reference poster
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Introduction:
Mitosis is the engine of growth and repair, and its stages are hidden in tiny images. Students already know the sequence of mitotic phases, so we will connect that knowledge to visual cues. By the end of the lesson they will be able to label photomicrographs accurately and explain the key features they used.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5'): Students label a blank diagram of the mitotic sequence from memory.
- Mini‑lecture with slides (10'): Review the visual characteristics of each stage and the systematic checklist.
- Guided practice (15'): Whole‑class analysis of a set of photomicrographs, using the checklist to identify stages.
- Independent activity (15'): Pairs work on a worksheet with additional images, recording observations and justifications.
- Formative check (5'): Exit‑ticket – each student writes the stage for one new image.
- Summary discussion (5'): Highlight common mistakes and reinforce correct identification strategies.
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Conclusion:
We recap the visual cues for each mitotic stage and check the exit‑ticket responses. For homework, students complete an online quiz and submit a hand‑drawn sketch of a chosen stage with labeled features.
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