Lesson 34 of 84 · Momentum
Lesson⭐ 30 XPMitosis and Cell Division
Mitosis and Cell Division.
🎯 Your mission
Learn the rule. Then catch nature using it.
⚡ The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
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 Momentum 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
This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Try one experiment in real life this week — even a tiny one.
For the dinner table
“What's the most surprising thing you learned today?”
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