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Asexual and Sexual reproduction - Amoeba Sisters Worksheet
BrainPop Pollination
This is the daily classroom agenda for Paxton Center School grade 8 Science. Lesson plans, homework, and other relevant information will be posted here each class.
Pages 235 to 237 (Sexual Reproduction) of Chapter 7 Reproduction of Organisms.
Complete the "Sexual Reproduction QnA Wksht
use the chapter reading for your source of information - not Google
Watch the "Read along" video for help
Complete the "Mapping Sexual Reproduction" google drawing.
Turn it all in!
Breakouts anyone?
Asexual reproduction
one parent produces one or more offspring
offspring genetically identical to parent
occurs via various methods
Forms of Asexual Reproduction
Advantages of Asexual Reproduction
fast reproduction
no need for mate - less time/energy
get to pass on all your genes - not half with a mate
Disadvantages
low/no genetic diversity
all offspring may be susceptible to a change in conditions
This will be due after vacation but you will avoid extra work the day we return!