Want a fun way to review key terms for cell division? This mitosis and meiosis activity digital escape room with a masquerade theme has you covered! The process of mitosis and the process of meiosis have a lot of new vocabulary for students. This escape room helps students consolidate and review key terms related to the types of cell division, while also having fun. Knowledge of mitosis and meiosis science concepts is essential for students wanting to study biology and the human body in later years.

This meiosis and mitosis activity is suitable for high school and middle school students in year 7, 8 and 9. It is suitable for students to complete as independent work or in small groups depending on the needs of your classroom.

Why use this mitosis and meiosis activity digital escape room?

1. It is zero prep! Just share the link with students and away they go!

2. It is a fun and engaging way for students to review content.

3. It builds important skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration.

4. It can be used in a wide range of environments including in the traditional classroom, online learning (fully digital version included), homeschooling and distance learning.

5. It is self-marked so students receive instant feedback.

6. Full teacher answer key.

What is needed to access the mitosis and meiosis activity escape room?

Students just need access to a device with internet access. While the escape room uses a Google Form, students are not required to sign in so they don't need an account to play.

What does the mitosis and meiosis activity consist of?

The activity contains 8 tasks students must complete in order to 'escape'.

Answers are entered into a Google Form (provided). The task cards are included digitally within the Google Form, but a pdf version of the task cards and answers is also included for you.

What this mitosis and meiosis digital escape room covers:

This biology escape room science covers key terms and concepts related to cell division and the phases of mitosis and meiosis.

It may include the terms:

• DNA
• number of chromosomes
• crossing over
• centromere
• gamete
• asexual reproduction
• sexual reproduction
• haploid cell
• diploid cell
• stages of mitosis
• phases of meiosis
• homologous chromosomes
• identical daughter cells
• sister chromatids

Note: This is not meant to be a rigorous assessment. It is designed to be a fun way to review key terms and vocabulary related to type of energy, and the transformation of one form of energy to another.

Note: Due to the nature of the form and privacy issues of students across multiple schools completing it, you won't receive the results of students. Since it is self-marked and they can't progress to the next level without getting the answer correct, this isn't usually an issue. However, if you need to see that your students completed the task for accountability, after purchasing, please send me an email at katrina@theanimatedteacherblog.com and I will send you a form just for your class with the results spreadsheet.

Escape rooms are fun ways to review and consolidate learning. You may also like the plant and animal cells escape room.