Lesson 34 of 84 · Atomic Structure
Lesson⭐ 30 XP🧪 Potion KitchenMitosis and Cell Division
Atomic Structure.
🎯 Your mission
Understand the idea. Then look for it everywhere.
⚡ The twist
If it bubbles, something invisible is escaping.
Mind = Blown
🧪 If you could remove all the empty space from atoms, the entire human race would fit in a sugar cube.
Make a hypothesis first
Guess: will the fizz be loud, soft, or none at all?
What You'll Learn
Mitosis is the process in which one cell divides to form two identical new cells. It allows living things to grow, replace worn-out cells, and repair damage, such as when new skin cells form to heal a cut.
Key Words
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Steps
Review the background information on Atomic Structure before starting.
Create a detailed food web for a local ecosystem. Include at least 8 organisms and use arrows to show energy flow from producers to top predators.
Compare the before and after states.
Write your conclusion: did the results match your hypothesis? What would you change next time?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the main source of energy for most food chains?
Where you see this in real life
Your toothpaste, your soap, even your breakfast involves this.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Ask a grown-up to help you mix two safe kitchen things. Predict what will happen first.
For the dinner table
“What's something we cook that mixes things together this way?”
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