The goal of this webquest is for you to learn more about the two forms of reproduction
that organisms use on Earth to create offspring.
Lets begin with a quick introduction of the two forms of reproduction
that organisms use on Earth to create offspring.
Lets begin with a quick introduction of the two forms of reproduction
Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction
Task #1: There are clearly advantages and disadvantages for each form of reproduction. Use the link below to identify at least 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages for each form of reproduction.
Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction
Task #3 Draw and label a diagram showing one of the 3 forms of asexual reproduction
Watch the video about sexual reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Task #5: Use the image below to help you draw a diagram of the fertilization process.
Task #6 Use the following terms to write several sentences that tell the story of how the sex cells were created and what happened when they combined.
- meiosis - the process of creating sex cells
- sperm - the male version of a sex cell
- egg - the female version of a sex cell
- fertilized - the act of creating a new cell by combining the sperm
and egg
- mitosis - cell division that creates new cells
- meiosis - the process of creating sex cells
- sperm - the male version of a sex cell
- egg - the female version of a sex cell
- fertilized - the act of creating a new cell by combining the sperm
and egg
- mitosis - cell division that creates new cells
Asexual or Sexual - Click on the organism, read about it, and decide if it reproduces asexually or sexually
Asexual or Sexual
Asexual or Sexual
Play the Mating Game where you learn about the reproductive strategies of different organisms
Play: The Mating Game