Quick Answer:The Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation has students build model chromosomes from coloured pop beads and use them to act out each stage of mitosis, for a class of 40.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Chromosome models built from coloured pop beads.
Students model every stage of mitosis.
Covers chromosome structure and function.
Shows how plant and animal mitosis differ.
Class size: 40 students.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Class size
40 students
Model material
Coloured pop beads
How It Is Used
Students first assemble pop-bead chromosomes and then move them through each phase of mitosis, giving a hands-on picture of what happens to chromosomes when a cell divides. They also learn to tell plant mitosis from animal mitosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do students make in the Mitosis Simulation Lab Investigation?
Model chromosomes made of coloured pop beads, which they then use to model each stage of mitosis.