Unit 1 - Reproduction
(Cells are derived from cells.)
Lesson Breakdown
Topic 1.1: Why is the reproduction of cells important?
Topic 1.2: What are different ways that living things reproduce asexually?
Topic 1.3: How do living things sexually reproduce?
Supplemental: Human Reproduction and Reproductive Health
Note: if something is in grey, that section has not yet been updated for this term and the materials may be out of date.
Topic 1.3: How do living things sexually reproduce?
Mitosis and Meiosis Review Materials
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Strategies
Iona Beach Ecoblitz Field Trip
Topic 1.4: How does reproduction contribute to the variety of life on Earth?
- Topic 1.1 Powerpoint (last updated Oct 5, 2022) [pdf]
- Pigeon Case Study Article [docx] [pdf] Questions [docx] [pdf] [KEY]
- DNA:
- Topic 1.1 Checking Your Understanding Answers (#1-5, 7) [docx] [pdf]
- Topic 1.1 Test Outline (updated Oct 4 2022) [docx] [pdf]
Topic 1.2: What are different ways that living things reproduce asexually?
- Topic 1.2 Powerpoint (updated Oct 13, 2022) [pptx] [pdf]
- Amoeba Sisters Chromosomes Video [link]
- Amoeba Sisters Mitosis Video [link]
- Onion Lab:
- Reference Websites [link] [link 2]
- In-class worksheet [docx] [pdf] [KEY: slightly outdated; ask me if you have questions]
- Quiz Outline (updated Oct 13, 2022) [docx] [pdf]
Topic 1.3: How do living things sexually reproduce?
- Karyotype Matching Activity [link]
- In-class Notes on Sexual Reproduction and Homologous Chromosomes [pdf]
- Powerpoint on Sexual Reproduction: Internal vs External Fertilization [pptx] [pdf]
- Board Game Project [pdf]
Supplemental: Human Reproduction and Reproductive Health
Note: if something is in grey, that section has not yet been updated for this term and the materials may be out of date.
Topic 1.3: How do living things sexually reproduce?
- Topic 1.3 Powerpoint (last updated Oct 5 2021) [pptx] [pdf]
- Amoeba Sisters:
- Ploidy Worksheet [docx] [pdf] [KEY]
- Card Activity (Mitosis and Meiosis) [docx] [pdf] [KEY: mitosis; meiosis1; meiosis2]
- Mitosis and Meiosis On The Table [KEY]
- Workbook Pages [23-27] [28-33]
- Optional Extra Resources:
- Polyploidy in Plants [Article 1] [Article 2]
- Extra reading on meiosis stages [link]
Mitosis and Meiosis Review Materials
- Topic 1.3 Checking Your Understanding Textbook Questions [KEY]
- Extra "Drawing" Practice [docx] [pdf] [KEY]
- Mitosis and Meiosis Project [docx] [pdf]
- Mitosis and Meiosis Test Outline (updated Oct 6 2021) [docx] [pdf]
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Strategies
Iona Beach Ecoblitz Field Trip
Topic 1.4: How does reproduction contribute to the variety of life on Earth?
- Topic 1.4 Powerpoint
- Topic 1.4 Textbook [pdf]