Reproduction Outcomes
S1-1-01 Illustrate and explain the process of mitotic cell division in plants and animals. Include: chromosomes, mitosis, cytoplasmic division, cell cycle
S1-1-02 Observe and explain the dynamic nature of cell division.
S1-1-03 Describe various types of asexual reproduction that occur in plant and animal species. Examples: fission, budding, sporulation, vegetative propagation, regeneration
S1-1-04 Investigate and describe agricultural applications of asexual reproduction.
Examples: cloning, cuttings, grafting, bulbs
S1-1-05 Illustrate and explain the production of male and female gametes by meiosis in plants and animals.
S1-1-06 Compare and contrast the functions of mitosis to that of meiosis.
Include: diploid cells, haploid cells
S1-1-07 Compare sexual and asexual reproduction in terms of their advantages and disadvantages for plant and animal species.
S1-1-08 Investigate and explain adaptations of plant and animal species which enhance reproductive success. Examples: appearance, behaviour, number of gametes or offspring, chemical cues
S1-1-09 Describe the structure and function of the male and female human reproductive systems. Include: role of hormones
S1-1-10 Outline human development from conception through birth.
Include: X and Y chromosomes, zygote, embryo, fetus
S1-1-11 Observe, collect, and analyze class data of single trait inheritance.
Examples: hand clasping, earlobe attachment, tongue rolling
S1-1-12 Differentiate between dominant and recessive genes.
Include: genotype, phenotype
S1-1-13 Describe the relationship among DNA, chromosomes, genes, and the expression of traits. Include: genetic similarity among all humans
S1-1-14 Explain the inheritance of sex-linked traits in humans and use a pedigree to track the inheritance of a single trait.
Examples: colour blindness, hemophilia
S1-1-15 Investigate and describe environmental factors and personal choices that may lead to a genetic mutation or changes in an organism's development.
Examples: fetal exposure to alcohol, overexposure to sunlight, toxins, hormone mimics, food additives, radiation
S1-1-16 Investigate Canadian and international contributions to research and technological development in the field of genetics and reproduction.
Examples: Human Genome Project
S1-1-17 Discuss current and potential applications and implications of biotechnologies including their effects upon personal and public decision-making.
Include: genetic engineering, genetic screening, cloning, DNA fingerprinting
S1-1-18 Use the decision-making process to address a current biotechnology issue.