1. Mr. Chapman Science 9

2. What Are We Going to Learn? Reproduction and Human Development is the Life Sciences section of the Science 9 course. We will investigate the following topics: 1. Basic Genetics 2. Cellular reproductive Processes: Mitosis and Meiosis 3. Sexual and Asexual Reproduction 4. Human Reproduction and Contraceptive Technologies

3. Genetics Introduction  In the introduction to genetics, we will learn about the heredity of particular traits and features.  We will discuss the contribution of genes and alleles to particular traits, and analyze the difference between dominant and recessive traits.  We will also look at Punnett squares to determine the traits that certain parents will have.

4. Mitosis and Meiosis  We are going to learn how cells divide, and the steps involved at each stage.  We will learn about the genetic material that is present in the cell, such as chromosomes, genes, and DNA.  Examine the cell theory and how it relates to cell division, as well as a basic study of what cancer actually is.

5. Sexual and Asexual Reproduction  We will learn the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction, as well as why some organisms produce one way, the other, or BOTH.  We will examine the reproductive strategies of some plants, including pollination and animal pollinators.  See examples of creatures that reproduce using different strategies.

6. Human Reproduction

7.  In order to study this section and do a good job of it, we are going to have to be mature in this class.  We will compare and contrast the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems.  We will discuss the development and function of reproductive AND contraceptive technologies.  Discuss moral and ethical issues that arise from the use of such technologies.