1. Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction Science & Language Development Standards & Objectives Bacteria

2. Science Standard Grade Seven. 2. a. Students know the differences between the life cycles and reproduction methods of sexual and asexual organisms.

3. Content Objectives Students will be able to write two differences between sexual and asexual reproduction. Students will be able to list and explain three modes of asexual reproduction.

4. Content Objectives Continued Students will be able to explain in writing the key flower structures and steps of pollination in plants. Students will be able to explain in writing one advantage and one disadvantage of sexual and asexual reproduction.

5. Language Standards: Writing Strategies and Applications, English- language arts sub-strand: Organization and Focus.

6. Language Objectives Students will “Write brief expository compositions (e.g., description, comparison and contrast) that include a thesis and some points of support).” Students will Use more complex vocabulary and sentences appropriate for language arts and science.