Cell Theory and Division - FREE Video Worksheet - Middle School Life Science

How did you grow from a single tiny cell into a complex human being with trillions of cells? The answer lies in cell division - one of the most fundamental processes in biology! Understanding cell theory and mitosis reveals how all life grows, heals, and reproduces.

What You'll Learn: 
✅ The three principles of cell theory that revolutionized biology 
✅ Why cells divide and what triggers cell division 
✅ The complete process of mitosis: how one cell becomes two identical cells 
✅ How chromosomes and DNA are copied and distributed 
✅ The difference between growth, repair, and reproduction 
✅ Real examples: wound healing, growth spurts, and cancer 
✅ How cell division gone wrong can cause problems 
✅ The cell cycle and checkpoints that ensure proper division

Perfect for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students studying life science and cellular biology. This video aligns with NGSS standards MS-LS1-5 and connects to MS-LS1-1, exploring how cellular processes support organism growth and survival.

This also addresses middle school science TEKS 6.13A and Biology BIO.6.A: The student is expected to explain the importance of the cell cycle to the growth of organisms, including an overview of the stages of the cell cycle and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication models.