Can you live forever?............................................................................................Of course you can!
Through sexual and asexual Reproduction, organisms live forever, by passing on their genes to their offspring.
So what are sexual and asexual reproduction and what is the difference between them? Many organisms undergo both asexual and sexual reproduction at various points in their life cycles, why is this so?
Which one is better?
This webpage will explore these interesting questions...
To Sex, or NOT To Sex?THAT is the Question!
GPS Connection:
You will accomplish and produce three things during your visit here:
1. Use the resources on this and connecting pages (what is it?) to determine the advantages and disadvantages of both sexual and sexual reproduction. Copy and paste the following chart into a word document. Once you have reported your research in it, submit to FirstClass secured dropbox. .
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Protist Example |
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Plant Example
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2. Use the resources on this and connecting pages (what are some examples?) to identify a variety of processes of reproduction. Describe each one, tell what type of organism performs it and whether it is an example of sexual or asexual reproduction. Copy and paste the following chart into a word document. Once you have completed it, submit to FirstClass secured dropbox. .
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3. Use the information in the above charts to prepare for your "To Sex or NOT To Sex" Debate (download and rubric here tosexornottosex.doc). Copy and complete the attached handout. Submit to FirstClass secured dropbox. Team assignments and debate date will be discussed in class.
Resources:
What is it?
Click here to learn more about sexual and asexual reproduction
What are some examples?
Click here to explore some examples of sexual and asexual reproduction
Test Yourself:
Think you understand reproduction? Try the following online quizzes. Extra credit for each 100% you score, print your score page and turn in to me.
For More Practice:
Go to www.explorelearning.com Use your Technology code to log in. Do a search for the “Cell Division” GIZMO. Open the Exploration Guide, and follow the directions. Complete the assessment questions once you have finished the activity.
Interesting Links:
Email Me if you have any questions, concerns or comments: 
Dr. Annette M. Parrott
Go to http://www.unitedstreaming.com/studentCenter/index.cfm?cdCode=49FE-61B8 Once you log in, input your student name and then complete and submit the quiz.