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3.1 Reproduction in Animals

Biology · Grade 11 · 18 lessons in the design

What you will be able to do

  • describe external fertilisation in animals
  • describe types of internal fertilisation in animals
  • relate the structure of the male and female reproductive systems to their functions
  • describe the process of fertilisation
  • describe the role of hormones in human reproduction
  • appreciate the role of biotechnology in addressing human reproduction health

Key questions

“How do animals reproduce?”

Lessons

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  1. External fertilisation
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe external fertilisation in animals.
  2. Types of internal fertilisation
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe viviparous, oviparous and ovoviviparous animals.
  3. Male reproductive system
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Relate the parts of the male reproductive system to their functions.
  4. Female reproductive system
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Relate the parts of the female reproductive system to their functions.
  5. Structure of the sperm cell
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Relate the structure of the sperm cell to its function.
  6. Structure of the ovum
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Relate the structure of the ovum to its function.
  7. The menstrual cycle
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the stages of the menstrual cycle.
  8. Hormones of the menstrual cycle
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the hormones that control the menstrual cycle.
  9. Fertilisation
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the process of fertilisation in humans.
  10. Pregnancy
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the stages of pregnancy.
  11. The placenta
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the structure and functions of the placenta.
  12. Birth
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the process of birth.
  13. Lactation
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe lactation and its hormones.
  14. Hormones in reproduction
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Summarise the role of hormones in human reproduction.
  15. Hormone imbalance
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the effects of too much or too little reproductive hormone.
  16. Biotechnology in human reproduction
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the role of biotechnology in human reproduction.
  17. Reproductive health choices
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Discuss reproductive health and shared choices.
  18. Appreciating animal reproduction
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Value animal reproduction and reflect on the node.