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Use Garageband software to create a beat and music then write a rap describing the phases of mitosis and perform it for the class.

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Use Screencastify to create a play by play of cells actions during mitosis in this video

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Using Screencastify and microscopic images of the phases of mitosis create a virtual field trip through the cell as it divides into two cells.

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You and a partner make a video where you pretend to be chromosomes separating during the different phases of mitosis. Describe each phase and what is happening as you do it. Use bitable.com or another video program, film it on your phone and upload it to the class website.

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Using Kidblog.com write one blog post every day describing each phase of mitosis. In the end publish the blog to the class website.

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You and a partner write a fictional story describing the phases of mitosis. Each phase is a chapter and you take turns writing the chapter while the other person edits it. Use ImagineForest.com or another story writing program.

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Using Paint 3D or another drawing software recreate the phases of mitosis from this worksheet

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Study this link on mitosis and it's order of phases

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Mitosis is a process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells (cell division).

During mitosis one cell divides once to form two identical cells.

The major purpose of mitosis is for growth and to replace worn out cells.

If not corrected in time, mistakes made during mitosis can result in changes in the DNA that can potentially lead to genetic disorders.

Mitosis is divided into five phases:
1. Interphase:

The DNA in the cell is copied in preparation for cell division, this results in two identical full sets of chromosomes.

Outside of the nucleus are two centrosomes, each containing a pair of centrioles, these structures are critical for the process of cell division.

During interphase, microtubules extend from these centrosomes.

2. Prophase:

The chromosomes condense into X-shaped structures that can be easily seen under a microscope.

Each chromosome is composed of two sister chromatids, containing identical genetic information.

The chromosomes pair up so that both copies of chromosome 1 are together, both copies of chromosome 2 are together, and so on.

At the end of prophase the membrane around the nucleus in the cell dissolves away releasing the chromosomes.

The mitotic spindle, consisting of the microtubules and other proteins, extends across the cell between the centrioles as they move to opposite poles of the cell.

3. Metaphase:

The chromosomes line up neatly end-to-end along the centre (equator) of the cell.

The centrioles are now at opposite poles of the cell with the mitotic spindle fibres extending from them.

The mitotic spindle fibres attach to each of the sister chromatids.

4. Anaphase:

The sister chromatids are then pulled apart by the mitotic spindle which pulls one chromatid to one pole and the other chromatid to the opposite pole.
5. Telophase:

At each pole of the cell a full set of chromosomes gather together.

A membrane forms around each set of chromosomes to create two new nuclei.

The single cell then pinches in the middle to form two separate daughter cells each containing a full set of chromosomes within a nucleus. This process is known as cytokinesis.

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Mitosis is a process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells (cell division). During mitosis one cell divides once to form two identical cells. The major purpose of mitosis is for growth and to replace worn out cells.