Introduction
Introduction to asexual reproduction
Have you ever wondered what happens within your body every day? The ongoing process of replacing cells is occurring constantly. Unlike sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction only requires a single parent. A new individual grows from part of the parent's body in a cell division process using mitosis
Task
In the task, you will be using the material provided and external sources to introduce to your classmates the characteristics of cancer and a type of specific cancer. through the creation of a poster or brochure
When completed, you will upload the completed work to the Google classroom
Process
What is mitosis
- Mitosis is a process in which a parent (nucleus) divides to form two identical cells (children)
- When the nucleus fails to be copied properly, the new cells may be missing important genetic information to function properly. The cells may die, or cause cancer
Cancer and cell cycle
- Read the following passage to understand cancer and the cell cycle: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-molecular-biology/stem-cells-and-cancer/a/cancer
Carcinogens
- A common way cancers are formed is due to carcinogens that are commonly found in daily lives. Nicotine, radiation, alcohol, etc. are all types of substances that can cause cells to divide incorrectly.
Main activity
- In this WebQuest, you will be using information about cancer and asexual reproduction to create a poster or brochure to inform others
- Include the following in your poster
- Title
- What is asexual reproduction
- How do cells asexually reproduce
- What is cancer
- How does cancer form
- How are cancer cells different from normal cells
- What is an example of cancer and what increase its chances of forming (Hint: find carcinogens)
- Picture of a cancer cell
Evaluation
| D | C | B | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No response | Appropriate title | ||
| 2 | No response | Some relevant information provided | Identifies what asexual reproduction is | Detailed explanation on what is asexual reproduction |
| 3 | No response | Some relevant information provided | Identifies how cells reproduce | Detailed explanation on how cells reproduce |
| 4 | No response | Some relevant information provided | Identifies what cancer is | Detailed explanation on what cancer is using an example |
| 5 | No response | Some relevant information provided | Identifies how cancer forms | Detailed explanation on how cancer forms using an example |
| 6 | No response | Some relevant information provided | Identifies some ways cancer is different from normal cells | Detailed comparison of cancer and normal cells is provided |
| 7 | No response | Some relevant information provided | Identifies a type of cancer | Identifies a type of cancer and includes at least 1 example of a substance that increases its chances of forming |
| 8 | No response | Clip art provided | Basic image of a cancer cell | Detailed picture of a cancer cell |
Conclusion
This WebQuest has provided you with a look into asexual reproduction and how it relates to your life. All that remains is to submit your task to Google classroom