Meiosis Simulation Lab

Vividly simulate each stage of meiosis by constructing chromosomes using pop beads and specially designed magnetic centromeres.  Teaches about division, crossing over, genetic recombination, chromosomal aberration and much more!  Includes comprehensive teacher and student guides featuring an illustrated key of meiosis. Your students will:

• Understand the role chromosomes play in the process of reproduction
• Simulate the phases of Meiosis I and II and the phenomenon of "Crossing-Over"
• Demonstrate how sexual reproduction produces genetic diversity
• Compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis

Includes enough materials for a class size of 40 students. Recommended for students in grades 7 through 10. Manufactured by Neo/SCI.