7+Genetics+&+Reproduction

**7th Grade: Genetics & Reproduction **
Key Idea 1: Living things are both similar and different from each other and from nonliving things Key Idea 2: Organisms inherit genetic information in a variety of ways that result in continuity of structure and function between parents and offspring. Key Idea 4: The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development.** ||~  ||
 * = **Month** || **October** ||~  ||
 * = **Duration** || **2 Weeks** ||~  ||
 * = **Content** || **Genetics and Reproduction: Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction, Life Cycles, Metamorphosis** ||~  ||
 * = **Key Ideas** || **Standard 4: The Living Environment
 * = **Standards** || * //**Performance Indicator 1.1: Compare and contrast the parts of plants, animals and one-celled organisms**//
 * **1.1f: Many plants have roots, stems, leaves and reproductive structures. These organized groups of tissues are responsible for a plant's life activities.**
 * **1.1g: Multicelluar animals often have similar organs and specialized system for carrying out mauor life activities.**
 * //**Performance Indicator 2.1: Describe sexual and asexual mechanisms for passing genetic materials from generation to generation**//
 * **2.1d: In asexual reproduction, all the genes come from a single parent. Asexually produced offspring are genetically identical to the parent.**
 * **2.1e: In sexual reproduction, typically half of the genes come from each parent. Sexually produced offspring are not identical to either parent.**
 * //**Performance Indicator 4.1: Observe and describe the variations in reproductive patterns of organisms, including asexual and sexual reproduction**//
 * **4.1a: Some organisms reproduce asexually. Other organisms reproduce sexually. Some organisms can reproduce both sexually and asexually.**
 * **4.1b: There are many methods of asexual reproduction, including division of a cell into two cells, or separation of part of an animal or plant from the parent, resulting in the growth of another individual.**
 * **4.1c: Methods of sexual reproduction depend upon the species. All methods involve the merging of sex cells to begin the development of a new individual. In many species, including plants and humans, eggs and sperm are produced.**
 * **4.1d: Fertilization and/or devleopment in organisms may be internal or external**
 * //**Performance Indicator 4.2: Explain the role of sperm and egg cells in sexual reproduction**//
 * **4.2a: The male sex cell is the sperm. The female sex cell is the egg. The fertilization of an egg by a sperm results in a fertilized egg.**
 * **4.2b: In sexual reproduction, sperm and egg each carry one-half of the genetic information for the new individual. Therefore, the fertilized egg contains genetic information from each parent.**
 * //**Performance Indicator 4.3: Observe and describe developmental patterns in selected plants and animals (e.g., insects, frogs, humans, seed-bearing plants).**//
 * **4.3a: Multicellular organisms exhibit complex changes in development, which begin after fertilization. The fertilized egg undergoes numerous cellular divisions that will result in a multicellular organism, with each cell having identical genetic information.**
 * **4.3b: In humans, the fertilized egg grows into tissue which develops into organs and organ systems before birth.**
 * **4.3c: Various body structures and functions change as an organism goes through its life cycle.**
 * **4.3d: Patterns of development vary among animals. In some species the young resemble the adult, while in others they do not. Some insects and amphibians undergo metamorphosis as they mature.**
 * **4.3e: Patterns of development vary among plants. In seed-bearing plants, seeds contain stored food for early development. Their later development into adulthood is characterized by varying patterns of growth from species to species.**
 * **4.3f: As an individual organism ages, various body structures and functions change.** ||  ||
 * = **Relevant Vocabulary** || **sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, cell division, mitosis, binary fission, budding, regeneration, vegetative propagation, cuttings, runners, bulbs & tubers, grafting, stamen, pistil, stems, roots, leaves, pollen, fertilization, embryo, seed, sex cell, gamete, sperm, egg, internal fertilization, external fertilization, life cycle, complete metamorphosis, incomplete metamorphosis** ||  ||
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