Science Grade 8 Cell Division, Reproduction and Development

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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.

How do cells reproduce?

How do plants reproduce?

How do animals reproduce?

Why is reproduction necessary?

(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST2	Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(1)	MST4	Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1)	MST5	Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
(1)	MST6	Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
(1)	MST7	Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

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.

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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