Demonstrator: Pama, Justine C.

Grade/Section: Grade 8 – Pigeon, Hero, Swift

Cooperating School: Sumirap National High School

I – Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of:

A) how cells divide to produce new cells.

II – Objectives: At the end of the topic the students must have:

A) recognized the two general periods of cell cycle,
B) created their own cell cycle diagram,
C) explained the cell cycle according to what they have learned from the discussion.
III – Materials:
 visual aids, manila paper, markers, printed pictures
References: Science 8 Learner’s Module pp. 37-321
https://biologydictionary.net/cell-cycle/
https://www.cellsalive.com/cell_cycle.html

IV – Subject Matter: “Cell Cycle”

V – Procedure: Deductive (Grade 8 students)
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
A. Preparation
a. Review
Before we will start our lesson for today let us
first have a short recap about the cell.
What is a cell? Possible answer: Cell is the basic unit of life.
Very good! What part of the cell carries the
genetic material that serves as the set of instructions
that direct the activities and functions of the cells? Answer: Chromosomes
(Explain further what is chromosome.)

b. Motivation
So before we will have our discussion this
morning, let us first have an activity. But before that,
let me present to you the objectives for today’s
discussion. At the end of the topic the students must
have:
A) recognized the two general periods of cell
cycle,
B) created their own cell cycle diagram,
C) explained the cell cycle according to what
they have learned from the discussion.

Activity: Think-Pair-Share (5 mins.)

1. Directions: Ask the students what a cycle is.
(Afterwards, explain it to them.) Ask them an
example of a life cycle (e.g. life cycle of a frog). Let
them have a pair to share their ideas with. Ask 2
volunteers who will share their ideas of their own
chosen life cycle in front of the class.
B. Presentation
Now class, do you know that cells also undergo a
cycle for chromosomes to be copied and passed on
from one generation to the other? Some may say yes others may say no.
For those who already know, you can help
those who doesn’t know in unlocking new ideas to be
learned. So fasten your seatbelt as we fly around the
C. Generalization
As a cell proceeds through a cycle, it goes through
two general periods: first is the period of growth called
as Interphase which is divided into three substages; G1
stage, S stage, and G2 phase, and second is the period
of cell division called as the M phase which have two
types; the Mitosis and Meiosis. (Insert diagram of cell
cycle)
D. Discussion
But before that, let us define first what a cell cycle
is. Everybody read! Cell Cycle - a sequence of growth and division of a
In other words, it is the series of growth and cell.
development steps a cell undergoes between its
“birth” which is the formation by the division of a
mother cell—and reproduction to make two new
daughter cells.
As what I have said a while ago, cell cycle is
divided into two periods. And what are those? Yes Possible answer: The two general periods of a cell
student 1? cycle are the interphase and the M phase.

Very good! The two general periods of a cell cycle

are the Interphase which is the period of growth and
the M phase which is the period of cell division.

Interphase - a period where cell grows in size, carries

Let us discuss first the Interphase. Everybody on metabolism and duplicates chromosomes in
read! preparation for the period of cell division.

As what I have said a while ago, Interphase is the

first period of growth in cell cycle where the long
strands of DNA also known as chromatin is being
found. In this period, chromatins are being shorten and
coiled (e.g. like coiling a rope). During this period, the
cell is constantly synthesizing RNA, producing protein
and growing in size. By studying molecular events in
cells, scientists have determined that interphase can
be divided into 3 substages which are the G1 stage, S G1 stage – is characterized by protein and ribonucleic
stage and G2 stage. acid (RNA) synthesis as the cell grows and develops.

Everybody read the definition of G1 stage.

G1 stage or the first gap period is characterized

by RNA synthesis in preparation for the replication of
DNA. It also synthesizes protein as cell in this stage is
producing new organelles slowly growing and
developing. Am I clear class? Yes ma’am.
Then let’s proceed to the next stage which is the
S stage. Everybody read! S stage – is the period of DNA synthesis or replication.
During S stage, the cell replicates its DNA. The
“S” stands for “synthesis” – referring to the synthesis
of new chromosomes from raw materials. Production
of other substances and organelles is slowed greatly
during this time as the cell focuses on replicating its
entire genome. When the S stage is completed, the cell
will have two complete sets of its genetic material. This
is crucial for cell division, as it ensures that both
daughter cells can receive a copy of the “blueprint”
they need to survive and reproduce. Am I clear class? Yes ma’am.
Then let’s proceed to the third substage which
is the G2 stage. Everybody read! G2 stage – is characterized by lots of protein
production and checks both the copies of DNA in
preparation for the M phase.
During the second gap stage, or G2 stage, the cell
grows more, makes proteins and organelles, and
begins to reorganize its contents in preparation for
mitosis. It is the checkpoint of the interphase where it
makes sure that both copies of their DNA are correct
and intact to avoid errors during the M phase. Am I
clear class? Yes ma’am.
Then let’s proceed to the second period of a cell
cycle which is the M phase. Everybody read! M phase – a phase where cell division occurs to
produce daughter cells.
During M phase, the cells are being divided to
produce daughter cells which are responsible for the
growth and development of a living organism. There
are two types of M phase these are the Mitosis and
Meiosis. Everybody read! Mitosis – a cell division that produces two identical
cells with the same number of chromosomes.
Meiosis – is where the cell undergoes two rounds of
cell division to produce four daughter cell, each with
half the chromosome number as the original parent
cell.
Mitosis involves the division of body cells which
are for growth, development and repair of the
damaged part of the body while meiosis involves the
division of sex cells to produce an offspring. Am I
understood class? Yes ma’am.

Do you have any questions or clarifications? (Depends on the students)

If none, then I will be the one who’s going to ask
you some questions.
Values Integration
What do you think is the importance of a cell
cycle in living organisms? Yes student 2? Possible answer: Cell cycle is important in living
organisms as it helps the damage cells to replicate new
ones.
Very good! Cell cycle is important to organisms
in different ways, but overall it allows them to survive.
For eukaryotes, consider an animal such as a cat, if a
cat were to have a severe injury, it would need the cell
cycle to replicate cells to replace those that were
damaged in the injury and hence needs the cell cycle
to heal itself.
Zygotes also depend on the cell cycle to form its
many cells in order to produce a baby organism at the
end of its process.
Plants require the cell cycle to grow and provide
life for every other organism on earth. Am I clear class? Yes ma’am.
 Okay. Then what will happen if cell cycle Possible answer: Life won’t exist because animals and
doesn’t occur in both animals and plants? Yes student plants both cannot grow and develop.
3?
Very good! If cell cycle doesn’t occur to both
animals and plants, then life won’t exist because they
both cannot grow and develop.
Since you already know about cell cycle and its
importance let’s proceed to our next activity this
afternoon.
E. Application
Activity 1 (Making a “Cell Cycle Diagram”)
Directions: Group the class into 2. Let them make a
diagram, color it and label it. Each group must select a
representative who will discuss their output. (Give
them 2 minutes to do the activity.)
Rubric:
Creativity – 20
Content - 20
Delivery - 10
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50 pts

Activity 2 (Message Relay)

Directions: Group the class into 4. Let them make 4
lines. Each group must select 5 members. The first
person in the line of each group will get to read the
question and answer them. They will be given 5
seconds only to answer the question. After 5 seconds,
the first person will relay the answer to his/her group
and last person will give their answer to the teacher.
Note: Each group must select a member who is wise
enough to answer the question. The group who can
give the correct answer first will be given two points,
and the group who has the highest score will be the
winner. (There will be 6 questions given)

IV – Evaluation

Directions: Label the cell cycle diagram by putting at least two sentences of explanation in each
phases and substages. (5 pts. each)

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V – Assignment __________________
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Directions: Study in advance the two types of cell division which are mitosis and meiosis.