Sexual reproduction in plants involves two cells combining their DNA to form a new cell, while asexual reproduction uses a single cell that divides into two genetically identical cells. The document discusses identifying questions about sexual and asexual reproduction in plants, describing various methods like budding, grafting, and spore production for asexual reproduction and self-pollination and cross-pollination for sexual reproduction. Students are assigned to research and present on one method of plant reproduction.

1. Big Idea: Describe the processes and implications of sexual and asexual reproduction in
plants and animals.
Step 1:Identify questions to investigate about sexual and asexual reproduction
in plants.

2. Sexual reproduction in plants:
two cells, each with half of the DNA needed, combine and create a living cell. That type is
sexual reproduction.
Asexual reproduction in plants:
One cell can split into two, giving you two identical cells. That type is asexual
reproduction.

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Step 2: Describe various methods of asexual and sexual reproduction in plant species
Asexual Reproduction
budding
grafting
binary fission
spore production
fragmentation
vegetative reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
self pollination
cross pollination

4. Inquiry Assignment:
- Choose one of the methods of asexual or sexual reproduction from the
previous slide
- Complete the assignment sheet for the chosen method
- summarize into the note sheet template to be explained and distributed
amongst the class
- due: ____________________