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Science Grade 8 Cell Division, Reproduction and Development |
2-4 weeks |
The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development.
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How do cells reproduce? How do plants reproduce? How do animals reproduce? Why is reproduction necessary? |
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Observing and identifying stages of cell division. Comparing and contrasting mitosis and meiosis. Identfiying the parts, and their functions, of a flower. Comparing the different forms of plant, and animal, reproduction. Comparing various life cycles.
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asexual reproduction cell division uplicated egg cell external fertilization fertilization flower internal fertilization life cycle metamorphosis meiosis mitosis offspring pollen pollination regeneration reproduction seed sexual reproduction sperm cell |
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