Lesson: Types of Reproduction Science

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the defining features of asexual and sexual reproduction and compare the genetic variation of the offspring produced.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

recall that organisms can reproduce sexually or asexually to pass on characteristics to their offspring,
recall that asexual reproduction only requires one individual, whereas sexual reproduction requires two,
compare and contrast the genetic variation of offspring produced by asexual and sexual reproduction.

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Lesson Explainer

Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

Determine if the following statements about reproduction are true or false.

Asexual reproduction combines genetic material from different organisms.

Sexual reproduction involves specialized cells called gametes.

Q2:

Gametes are specialized cells that are used in sexual reproduction.

By which type of cell division are gametes formed, mitosis or meiosis?

Q3:

Organisms can reproduce sexually or asexually.

State which method is being described:

This method of reproduction occurs when a male and female of the same species mate.