Life cycles and reproduction
I can explain the role of reproduction as part of the life cycle of humans and other organisms.
Life cycles and reproduction
I can explain the role of reproduction as part of the life cycle of humans and other organisms.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- All living organisms have a life cycle.
- All life cycles include stages of growth and reproduction.
- In humans, the reproduction stage of the life cycle involves producing a baby that grows into a new human.
- In some plants, the reproduction stage of the life cycle involves producing a seed that grows into a new plant.
Common misconception
Sexual reproduction occurs in animals but not in plants.
The lesson contains a section on plant sexual reproduction.
Keywords
Life cycle - A life cycle is the stages a living organism goes through in its life.
Growth - The growth of an organism is an increase in size due to making more cells.
Reproduction - Reproduction is a common process where living organisms make offspring.
Zygote - A zygote is the fertilised egg of a human, and the first stage in the life cycle.
Sexual reproduction - Sexual reproduction is the process of making offspring where half the DNA is passed from each parent.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
A chemical molecule that carries the genetic code.
The process where living organisms make offspring.
The stages a living organism goes through in its life.
A process that increases the size of an organism by making new cells.
Exit quiz
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